edit post Physical Therapists: Partners or Competitors? by Miki Fairley October 1, 2002 When we posed this question, we were deluged with responses from orthotists, prosthetists, physical therapists, and practitioners
How often do the MCOs/HMOs metamorphose? Is it true that they are buying each other out, changing names, and absorbing other MCOs at a faster rate than ever? How many
A new kid on the block, Freedom Innovations Inc. (FI), made its formal debut into the prosthetics world by announcing its Freedom Series of prosthetic feet at the 2002 American
Miki Fairley October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many O&P facility staffs include caring, knowledgeable certified mastectomy fitters (CMFs), many of whom are themselves breast cancer survivors. They fit clients
The most successful prosthetic practices in our country today are staffed by prosthetists who enjoy outstanding reputations. These professionals have earned their reputations by providing exceptional patient care. They make
Sudbury Regional Hospital Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Did someone encourage you to work in O&P?My high school guidance counselor. What is your dream vehicle? A high-end Volvo-I’ll know it when I
April Holmes captured a silver medal in the T-44 class 100m race. She uses the new Otto Bock C-Sprint foot and Hanger ComfortFlex™ socket with an Alps EasyLiner™. Courtesy Hanger
How many of you out there fabricate a double lamination when using a shuttle lock and a 4-hole plate? If you said, “I do,” I would like to share a
On August 14, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued final modifications to the rule on medical privacy as required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Utilization of Amfit’s patented electronic 3D scanner and precision CAD/CAM carving mill provide an automated method for making high-quality custom orthoses. We have found that this system yields high patient
