November 2003
The O&P EDGE
edit post From the Editor by Miki Fairley November 1, 2003 A giant step forward in O&P education has been taken by a unique partnership: St. Petersburg College, the Academy,
Gyanendra C. Shrestha, Prothetist/Orthotist, Orthopedica Kathmandu, Nepal
The O&P EDGE
When and why did you decide to pursue O&P as a profession? Because my father, who was the village doctor–he was an allopathic and homeopathic physician–and my mother, who was
Plastazote: Pratitioners’ Choice for Diabetic Orthotics
Robert W. Keller, PhD
For many years, foot health professionals have used pink Plastazote® as the standard material for the top layer of foot orthotics for diabetic patients. One of the primary reasons it
Parry Back in the Game: An Amputee Triumphs
Miki Fairley
It was 30 seconds of glory. Neil Parry Neil Parry of the San Jose State Spartans had waited nearly three years after undergoing amputation of his lower right leg to
From the Editor
Miki Fairley
A giant step forward in O&P education has been taken by a unique partnership: St. Petersburg College, the Academy, the Florida Chapter of the Academy, and the Florida Association of
Research: Getting to the Next Level
Judith Philipps Otto
What will be the state of orthotic and prosthetic research five years from now? What will help take the profession to the next level? Some leading educators offer their insights.
P-Cell: What Does Independent Testing Show
Ross Marty BOCO. CPed, OST, Michelle Riggins
P-Cell Most diabetic foot problems can be managed with some combination of foot orthosis (insole) and properly fitting shoes. Insoles are important for diabetics because they protect the skin and
HIPAA Security and the Physical Safeguards
Jay Masci, PMP
Jay Masci, PMP In the last article, we went through the final administrative safeguards. Now we are moving on to physical safeguards. As you may remember from a previous article
Academy, St. Petersburg College Partner for New O&P School
Miki Fairley
A magnificent partnership has come together to establish a new orthotics and prosthetics school, along with an Academy Learning Center, at St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, Florida. The new O&P
How Could We Not? Ohio Willow Wood Introduces Pediatric Components
Cheryl White, BSE
At the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) National Assembly October 22-25 in Reno, some of Ohio Willow Woods biggest news involved its smallest products–a new, complete line of pediatric
