August 2005
The O&P EDGE
edit post Returning Upper-Extremity Amputees to Work by Sandra Fletchall, FAOTA, OTR/L, CHT, MPA August 1, 2005 As those who work in amputee healthcare fields agree, there is much more
Philip R. Pincince, CO
The O&P EDGE
Philip R. Pincince,CO Capital Orthotics & Prosthetics LLCConcord, New Hampshire What is your most memorable work experience? Â Working with children in the O&P field. What is your favorite type of
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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
AmpuTeam Basketball Benefits Both Function and Funds
The O&P EDGE
AmpuTeam A charity basketball game between the AmpuTeam Spartans and the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Department of Providence Hospital & Medical Center, Southfield, Michigan, raised $1,046 for the department’s Special
Increasing Access to Prosthetics: A Beginner’s Solution
David McGill
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.”-Shunryu Suzuki David McGill In case you’re wondering, this is not a compliment to experts. I
From the Editor: Work—It’s More than a Job
Miki Fairley
For many people, their work is more than just a practical means of buying groceries, paying the mortgage, and providing other necessities of life. It also helps define their identity
O&P Goes to Washington
Meredy Fullen
In Frank Capra’s 1939 blockbuster hit Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Jefferson Smith, played by Jimmy Stewart, is sent to Washington, DC, to fill out the term of a deceased
Competition Adds Zest, Health Benefits for Disabled
Sherry Metzger, MS
Several studies have shown beneficial effects of physical activity on cardio-respiratory health and psychological wellness in able-bodied persons. The overall benefits of exercise are now widely accepted. However, only recently have studies included
Jeff Kingsley: Family Commitment Leads to O&P Devotion
Jodi Mills
A graduate of the University of Southern California (USC) in 1978, Jeffry G. Kingsley had a wide array of choices for his career path. When his grandfather, Kenneth C. Kingsley,
Returning Upper-Extremity Amputees to Work
Sandra Fletchall, FAOTA, OTR/L, CHT, MPA
As those who work in amputee healthcare fields agree, there is much more to rehabilitation than fitting an amputee with the appropriate device. To achieve the optimum outcomes we all
