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 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
University of Pittsburgh Adds Orthotics and Prosthetics Master’s Program
The O&P EDGE
The University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS), Pennsylvania, announced the addition of a new master’s program to its curriculum. The Master of Science in Health and
Father, Son Begin 3,300-mile Freedom Run Across the United States
The O&P EDGE
A father-and-son team has begun a 3,300-mile trek across the United States to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), Jacksonville, Florida, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), San Diego,
