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;
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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
Myo Arm Opens New Vistas
The O&P EDGE
“I was scared at first, because I thought that I would need surgery to use a myoelectric arm. It’s really cool. I can now do more things for myself, like
Insurance Cuts, Costs: Who’s Responsible?
Ralph W. Nobbe, CPO
IÂ recently went through the rather painful process of reviewing our company health insurance benefits and obtaining quotes for replacement (cheaper/less expensive) policies. We just got hit with the third double-digit
From the Editor: Giving Children Wings
Miki Fairley
There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One is roots; the other, wings. –Hodding Carter, journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner. Whether temporary or permanent,
Therapy Skills Too Complex To Combine
Denise D. Shalonis, MS, OTR/L
IÂ am an occupational therapist in New Jersey and just finished reading Jeffrey M. Arnette’s article on combining occupational therapy and physical therapy as one animal [” New Professional Standards To
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
