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Comment by Kelston Chorley on July 10, 2009 at 5:59pm

Here is some further information for those interested in joining and supporting OPRAA


Osteopathic - Pelvic, Respiratory and Abdominal Association

With the development of “scope of practice” there is now more than ever a need to ensure that those practitioners using visceral techniques, or who have a special interest (SI), have a voice and a place to register their interest. OPRAA will help ensure the breadth of osteopathic care is maintained.

OPRAA is being founded to provide a platform for those who wish to register a “special interest” in the treatment and management of patients with Pelvic, Respiratory and Abdominal problems including obstetrics.
Kelston Chorley the co- founder of the Visceral and obstetric Society is the founding president of OPRAA and sees this development as an essential part of the future strength of osteopathy.

OPRAA - Aims
· Membership of an osteopathic special interest group for those treating Pelvic, Respiratory or Abdominal conditions
· Maintain a register of all members and in which areas they have a particular interest.
· Website for professional and public information along with find a practitioner
· CPD courses in relevant areas
· Web based resources and information leaflets
· Annual event for members
· Encourage all osteopathic schools to address basic training at under graduate level

OPRAA - Benefits
· A voice for osteopaths working in these areas
· Keep up to date with issues relating to this area of work
· Working with the BOA and GOsC to ensure the breadth of osteopathic care is maintained.
· Access to advice and resources
· Public access to osteopaths with a special interest

Membership is open to:
· Members of the former V&O society
· All osteopaths who work in this field or can show they have undergone a training in visceral manipulation or techniques and who currently treat patients
· Any osteopath who completes our upcoming programme (free on completion)
· Please note the fees are to help towards maintaining the association running costs only. Membership fees are £15
· You may also register to express an interest and we will inform you of future courses
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To join please submit your details to: OPRAA secretary Helen Wither 13 Conway Close Knutsford Cheshire WA16 9DH email: opraainfo@gmail.com

Cheques payable to: OPRAA

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* Courses attended and or any relevant training enclose details…………………………………………………………………………………..

Current contact email:………………………………………………………………..*

Area of interest – please circle 1 or more : Pelvic – Obstetric - Respiratory - Abdominal

* Please note once membership is accepted communication will be via email so please ensure you use your current active email address.

· Courses to be started Autumn2009
· Website to be launched Autumn 2009 – www.opraa.org