Tony Barr, 1947–2007: A Passion for Positive Change
Jack Richmond
Tony Barr, 1947-2007 Tony Barr was my friend and advocate. I met Tony in 1992 when I was the president of the local amputee support group in Orlando, Florida. I
How Time Flies….
Tonja Randolph
This month, The O&P EDGE celebrates its fifth anniversary. It seems like such a short time ago that a small group of friends with experience in the O&P field and
Making the Most of Movement: Gait Analysis and Bracing
Sherry Metzger, MS
Gait analysis, an in-depth observation of how a person walks or performs certain functions, is an important therapist tool in bracing the orthotic or prosthetic patient. Historical work on defining
Q&A with J. Martin Carlson, CPO, FAAOP
Miki Fairley
In a question-and-answer interview with Miki Fairley, J. Martin Carlson , CPO, FAAOP, provides his viewpoint on some of the issues involved in orthotic management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
Meg Wolff: Beating the Odds, Becoming Whole
Sherry Metzger, MS
Bone and breast cancer survivor and transtibial amputee Meg Wolff looks back on her road to recovery, grateful for the unexpected gifts that came with it. Learning to trust her
AK Foam Covers
Ronnie Graves
There sure are a lot of ways to cover limbs today. With all of the choices we have to make-hose or skins, one-piece or two-piece AK, permanent or removable BK-how
Cobb Angle or Balance? Trends, Debates in Scoliosis Orthotic Management
Miki Fairley
My dad was the first to notice that something was wrong. One day when he was walking behind me, he could see that one shoulder blade was more prominent than
