December 2004
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edit post Dreaming of Gold by Tabi King December 1, 2004 Didn’t we all dream of Olympic Gold? I’ll never forget watching four-time Olympic gold medalist Olga Korbut show us
Otto Bock Paralympics Repair Workshop: Technicians Find Creative Solutions for Athletes
Miki Fairley
For several years, Otto Bock HealthCare, headquartered in Duderstadt, Germany, has provided the exclusive repair service for orthotic and prosthetic devices and wheelchairs at the Paralympics. The company generously offers
John Register: Sports and Kids Are His Life
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John Register has loved sports most of his life. Growing up in Oakbrook, Illinois, on the west side of Chicago, his favorite sport was baseball. During his freshman year in
Paralympic Academy Inspires Young Athletes and Coaches
John Register
The inaugural Paralympic Academy, sponsored by US Paralympics, was more than a success; it transcended my expectations and the lives of the six children and coaches who won trips to
Charles Emerson, CO
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Charles Emerson, CO Faith Prosthetic Orthotic Services Inc. Concord, North Carolina What is your favorite sport? NASCAR racing. What do you like best about O&P? Bringing change to people’s lives.
Reimbursement Q&A
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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
Delivered to America on the Wings of a Prayer
Meredy Fullen
“It was a dreary building, the walls were covered with tar roofing shingles, and it was really cold–some of the windows were missing or broken and the wind was howling
Dreaming of Gold
Tabi King
Didn’t we all dream of Olympic Gold? I’ll never forget watching four-time Olympic gold medalist Olga Korbut show us what gymnasts can really do. Other memorable moments were watching Nadia
From the Editor: Human Spirit Shines at Paralympics
Miki Fairley
Once again, the Paralympics has shown the power of the human spirit. And in this issue, we celebrate that power with coverage of the Paralympic Games in Athens. For instance,
ACA Adds Prosthetic Parity Reference Page to Website
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The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA), Knoxville, Tennessee, has moved forward with its Access to Care and Health Promotion Initiative by adding a new Prosthetic Parity Reference Page to its
