Video Games in Prosthetic Rehabilitation - August 2017
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The Therapeutic Alliance and Outcomes
By John T. Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)
In essays submitted as part of the application process for O&P master's degree programs, most prospective students passionately describe their motivations for choosing the profession. They usually include descriptions of times they have had s...
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The Key to Optimizing Upper-limb Prosthetic Rehabilitation
By John M. Miguelez, CP, FAAOP(D); Tiffany Ryan, MOT, OTR/L; and Sherri Edge; CASE STUDIES: Jennifer Peterson, MA, PT; and Lauren Trent, MOT, OTR/L
What do we mean when we suggest that outcome measures are the key to optimizing upper-limb prosthetic rehabilitation? The answers to this question are important to a wide range of stakeholders, including current and future patients, cli...
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Commercially Available Video Games in Prosthetic Rehabilitation
By Amanda Coldren, MPO, and John T. Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)
Virtual reality, custom video games, and commercially available video games (CAVGs) are gaining popularity as rehabilitation tools. Gaming systems, including the Nintendo Wii, Sony EyeToy, and Xbox Kinect, and games like...
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Craig Hall: Heading Into the Next Turn
By Laura Fonda Hochnadel
"It's almost like having your foot back. No lie," says Craig Hall. Hall, 37, is the first veteran in Massachusettsto be fitted with the emPOWR bionic ankle-foot, BionX Medical Technologies, Bedford, Massachusetts (Edito...
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Developing an Action Plan for Your Business, Part III
By Chris Field, MBA
In the previous articles in this series, I discussed the importance of conducting a business review and developing an action plan, which included defining the purpose of the business and then deconstructing it by paring the business do...
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Ohio OP&P Licensure to be Maintained Under Board Consolidation
On June30, Governor John Kasich signed Ohio's Biennium Budget Bill (H.B. 49). The bill contains language to maintain state licensure for prosthetists, orthotists, and pedorthists. The language calls for administration of OP&P licensure...
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Third Annual Angel City Games Hosts 220 Athletes
Angel City Games held its third annual adaptive sports festival June22-25 at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Angel City Games is an inclusive competition open to athletes of all skill levels...
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The Importance of Healthy Muscle and Quality Movement
By John Pope, MS, MPO, CSCS
While I have learned many lessons over the course of my residency, the one that stands out the most in shaping my outlook on patient care came from outside O&P. Dan John, a strength and track and field coach, said,"The older popul...
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Engaging Patients in Treatment
By Andrea Spridgen
One of the keys to successful healthcare is an engaged patient-provider relationship that includes clear communication about the treatment goals,and trust between the individuals; this is particularly true in physical medicine a...
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FEM With CAD/CAM Brace Design Improves Curve Correction in AIS
Recent studies have shown that a finite element model (FEM) combined with CAD/CAM improves the design of braces for the conservative treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), using 2D measurements from in-brace radiographs.
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Just in Time for the Annual Meeting: AOPA World Congress 2017 Sneak Peek
To enhance your experience at the 2017 American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) World Congress being held September 6-9 in Las Vegas, this Online Exclusive presents additional details about some session presentations.
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The TAD system for people with upper-limb amputations is designed to temporarily replace the hook or prosthetic hand on body-powered or electronic upper-limb prostheses to allow the user to safely perform a wide range of activities. For people with partial hand amputations or hand dysfunction, the system components can also be used with a WHO brace equipped with a quick disconnect coupler in the palm.
Tidwell's Charcot Restraint Orthotic Walker is available in standard black with a removable Plastazote insert, a full interface lining, standard rocker sole, and DACRON back straps attached with copper rivets.
The Triple Action™ Stance/Swing Control Ankle Joint is designed to provide highly adjustable control of the lower limb during both the stance and swing phases of gait. The patent-pending component excels in the treatment of complex neuromuscular disorders. Alignment, plantarflexion resist, and dorsiflexion resist are independently adjustable, which help to simplify optimization. The component delivers high resistance, permitting mobilization of the ankle through both the stance and swing phases of gait.
The SP High Density Liner features black fabric that allows for stability for active patients. The SP Liner has similar characteristics as silicone, but provides the superior comfort of gel.
This unique AFO has been designed for people with Chopart amputations who wish to remain active. A traditional, full-length AFO will often be stiff and feel unnatural to such a patient. Using a hinged ankle and flexible foot plate with a segmented dynamic filler allows flexion before providing a "stop" that protects the residuum and prevents shoe vamp collapse. The PTB design and the anterior shell redistribute ground reaction forces up the lower limb. For more information, visit our website or call the lab toll-free.
The L1324 is not the friction braking knee of old. This geometrically aligned system never fails in stability. The L1324 is a polycentric manual locking knee with stance flexion. Elegantly simplistic design for stability. With correct alignment, the knee is always in a stable position for patient confidence.
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