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A recent encounter with a patient began with a hushed warning from the administrative staff that this patient was difficult....

O&P clinicians’ passion for the profession lies in patient care and innovative solutions, not in navigating complex documentation, shifting reimbursement...

Despite widespread opposition from multiple O&P stakeholders, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pressing forward with another...

Axel Bueckert/stock.adobe.com The 2008 movie Kung Fu Panda tells the story of a young panda named Po who is obsessed...

In July 2025, the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) introduced significant changes to O&P residency requirements, marking...

How many times have you heard that physical therapy is for the legs and occupational therapy is for the arms?...

The details of my first experience independently providing orthotic services in an operating room are etched indelibly in my memory....

Adrienne Oliveira, DPT, PT, NCS, is enthusiastic in her pursuit of continuing education. She actively seeks out O&P educational opportunities...

The rehabilitation journey for individuals using orthotic and prosthetic devices extends far beyond fitting. Providing the right device and training...

The term frequent flyer is used to describe individuals who travel regularly by air. In this context it is not...