June 2005
The O&P EDGE
edit post Winter Sports Clinic Creates “Miracles on a Mountainside” by Rachel Monserrate June 1, 2005 For the 19th year, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Disabled American
Winter Sports Clinic Creates “Miracles on a Mountainside”
Rachel Monserrate
For the 19th year, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) brought together hundreds of volunteers in the hopes of creating “Miracles on a Mountainside”
Componentry Aids Bowman’s Skydiving Success
Rachel Monserrate
From Left: Bo Derek, Dana Bowman, and Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz. Dana Bowman, a former member of the Army’s elite Golden Knights parachute team, has been jumping into
‘The Plan’ for Deanna Fish, CPO —and Where It Went
Jodi Mills
A young and determined Deanna Fish had a plan: she intended to get into the medical field by completing a four-year degree in rehabilitation. The plan was to acquire that
Meeting the Challenge of P&O in Latin America
Alberto E. Castillo Moreno, OP
Photos courtesy of Alberto E. Castillo Moreno, OP. Latin America can be divided into three large parts: Mexico, which borders the United States; Central America; and South America. Throughout Latin
Dog’s Prosthesis Multi-Tasks
Meredy Fullen
Photos courtesy of Daniel Holzer, CP, Able Prosthetic Care. In the middle of Jasper County, Georgia, in the small town of Shady Dale in the week of 9/11, the media
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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
Clark F. Howland, COF
The O&P EDGE
Clark F. Howland, COF Clark F. Howland & Associates Inc. Normal, Illinois What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Do what’s right and do your best. What is your
‘Wounded Warrior’ Project Opens New Vistas
Patty Johnson
Over the years, my work in O&P marketing has brought me the good fortune of meeting hundreds of people in all aspects of the business. I have come to know
From the Editor: Revealing High-Tech Dangers
Miki Fairley
“A little learning is a dangerous thing — Alexander Pope This famous quote could be applied to O&P technology. This month’s feature article, “The Hidden Dangers of Orthotic Technology,” by
