April 2004
The O&P EDGE
edit post From the Editor: Giving Children Wings by Miki Fairley April 1, 2004 There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One is roots;
Kids Count! Designing a Child-Friendly Facility
Judith Philipps Otto
How do you appeal to pint-sized patients and keep them smiling throughout their visits? Some facility owners with a sizeable pediatric caseload tell how they do it. Ron Manganiello, New
Practitioners Need Rapport with Kids
Judith Philipps Otto
The LeapFrog Learning Table (right) is the perfect height to evaluate patients age nine months-two and a half years in double support stance, while children ages three-seven are seen at
Coaching Athletes with Disabilities: A 12-Step Program
Robert Gailey, PhD, PT, FAPTA
Clinicians such as physical therapists and prosthetists often find themselves coaching early in the rehabilitation process as the amputee or any athlete with a disability is preparing to return to
HIPAA Security and the Organizational Safeguards
Jay Masci, PMP
In the last article, we covered the Security Rule standards categories of administrative safeguards, physical safeguards, and technical safeguards. These categories are included in Security Rule final rules and regulations,
Who Should Lead the Rehab Team?
Judith Philipps Otto
Should the rehabilitation team leader be a physiatrist? Other physician specialist? Prosthetist/orthotist? Nurse? Some healthcare professionals give their opinions and reasons for their choice. Although other specialists may be called
Rodney Cook
The O&P EDGE
O/P Technician Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Baton Rouge, Louisiana Are you satisfied w/the career choices you’ve made? Why or why not?I’m very satisfied–it feels great when I see a smile
Got FAQs?
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The future of your practice depends on knowledgeable billing and collection information. Understanding the full aspect of billing guidelines and procedures will effectively increase your reimbursement. This informative column will
Newport JR Hip Orthoses: Early Intervention Aids Joint Alignment
Dulcey Lima, CO, OTR/L, Deanna Fish, MS, CPO
Dulcey Lima, CO, OTR/L The Newport JR Hip Orthosis was designed to restore and maintain joint alignment to produce improved mechanics and effective alignment of the hip structures. Early intervention
Horses and Dogs Find a Friend at Equine Prosthetics
Miki Fairley
When Deborah Galt, a licensed veterinary technician, first saw Thor, it seemed likely the stately thoroughbred would have to be put down. Thor, who was supposedly being cared for by
