April 2008
The O&P EDGE
edit post Is Your O&P Practice the Best It Can Be? by Jim Andreassen April 1, 2008 As the challenges of the 21st century present themselves to the O&P profession,
The Right Resources Make All the Difference
Karen Henry
Limb loss or limb difference can be difficult to cope with for children and parents alike-albeit for different reasons. According to Rebeca Guajardo, CP, of the Amputee and Prosthetic Center
Ankle-Foot Bracing for Young Athletes
Loretta Sheldon, ROA
The Practitioner as a Team Player The key for bracing young athletes is to identify the appropriate amount of support without over-bracing the patient and restricting movement. As a clinician,
The Battle of Compliance: How to Keep Kids in Their Braces
Brady Delander
At least dental braces are securely attached. Orthotic braces are another story. Given the chance, many children would prefer to toss their orthosis-along with all the time and effort spent
‘Big Things Come in Small Packages’
Karen Henry
This was my mother’s mantra when I was growing up and expressing my frustration at always being smaller than other kids my age. Of course as a child, her words
SureStep Shrinks HEKO Brace for Young Patients
Brady Delander
Traditionally, the smallest patients with genu recurvatum-hyperextension of the knee–have been treated with a basic ankle-foot orthosis (AFO). For many years, that was the only treatment option for toddlers as
Is Your O&P Practice the Best It Can Be?
Jim Andreassen
As the challenges of the 21st century present themselves to the O&P profession, independent practices often face insurmountable struggles when balancing the rising costs of keeping their doors open and
Velocity Introduces Expulsion Valve
The O&P EDGE
The new Velocity Expulsion Valve works in combination with Velocity’s standard mounting plate and is hidden in the distal end of the socket. The use of a dummy during lamination
Hanger Education Fair Boasts Record Attendance
Karen Henry
The 2008 Hanger Education Fair, held January 28 to February 2 in Reno, Nevada, was marked by record attendance and a major announcement as Ivan R. Sabel, CPO, chief executive
Squid Beaks for a Better Prosthetic Fit?
The O&P EDGE
The razor-sharp beaks that giant squids use to attack whales–and maybe even Captain Nemo’s submarine–might one day lead to improved artificial limbs for people, according to an article by the
