Call for Presentations

to be presented at the

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
37^th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium
March 16-19, 2011 • Orlando, FL

The Clinical Content Committee will review ALL abstracts as potential Thranhardt Lectures, unless the author designates that they do not want their paper considered. The committee will select the 2011 Howard R. Thranhardt finalists and Free Paper presentations and will notify the authors of their selection. Abstracts will be peer reviewed by the Clinical Content Committee, which reserves the right to accept or reject abstracts.

Free Paper submissions should offer solutions to common problems, patient and practice management techniques, innovative uses of technology, or current research findings. The content and/or presentation of the information will promote quality or improvements in orthotic or prosthetic care. Free Paper presentations are 12 minutes in length.

The Howard R. Thranhardt Lecture Series is part of an education fund that was established in memory of Howard R. Thranhardt, CP. Abstracts will be chosen by the committee as potential recipients of the Thranhardt Lecture honorarium. These presentations will be given at the Annual Meeting. Two $500 honoraria will be awarded to the two best presentations selected by the audience. The abstracts selected as finalists for the Thranhardt Lecture Series will, with the author's permission, be sent to the JPO Editorial Review Board for potential inclusion in a future issue of the JPO and become a course on the Academy's Paul E. Leimkuehler Online Learning Center. Thranhardt Lecture presentations are 20 minutes in length.

If you do not want your paper considered for a Thranhardt Lecture Presentation
please check the box below.
I do NOT want my paper considered for a Thranhardt Lecture Presentation

Abstract Content

The purpose of the abstract is to define the precise content of the presentation to the audience. Abstracts must adopt the IMRD (introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion) format.
The results of the study must be included in the abstract. You may not state that the results will be presented or discussed.
Include references using the Harvard style of author name and year in the text of the abstract (Author, 1999). Do not use numbered references or footnotes.
If submitting an abstract to provide an overview of a clinically relevant subject, such as a case study, new technique or literature review, outline the learning objectives and report on the methods used to compile the information or develop a given technique, and all major conclusions.
Method - If appropriate, use the standard presentation adopted in scientific papers. Subjects: sample size, demographics, medical conditions, as appropriate. Research tools: gait analysis, surveys, questionnaires; other instruments. Procedures: what was done by whom to whom. Data Analysis: processing of data; statistical design; statistical tests.
Summarize your results. Include graphs or tables as appropriate. Ensure that these fit within the column width. Alternately, place them at the bottom of the page in a single column format. Use black and white graphics. Do not use color or shaded backgrounds.
Discuss your results. Relate your results to those of other authors. State the primary conclusion and clinical implications, if any, of your work. Indicate any future directions you may be pursuing.
The promotion of a specific proprietary business or commercial interest is strictly prohibited.
It is the responsibility of the presenting author to ensure accuracy of content, spelling and presentation.
This abstract, if accepted, will be published exactly as submitted in the Annual Meeting Journal of Proceedings.

Deadline extended to:

August 13, 2010

Submitting Your Abstract

All Abstracts must be original work, attributable to the author.
Your one page abstract (no more than 800 words) is to be typed in the space provided on the submission template by replacing the existing text (minimum of 10 point font).
Abstracts must be submitted as an email attachment to using the Abstract Submission Form provided.
Figures are acceptable and must be included within the form in the spaces provided.
You must include your contact information in the body of the email AND a biographical sketch of the presenter. Include name, credentials, company, address, phone and email address.
Include the names of additional presenters when applicable.
You will receive a confirmation within 48 hours. It is your responsibility to confirm receipt of your abstract if you do not receive confirmation from the Academy.