April 2009
The O&P EDGE
edit post Teens Tackle Ice Climbing in Ouray by The O&P EDGE April 1, 2009 Wielding an axe and a tenuous grip, Heidi Duce is precariously perched along a 10-story
Environmentally Friendly Fabrication
Judith Philipps Otto
It’s Not Easy Being Green There are dilemmas and conflicts of conscience to be faced when balancing business needs against concerns for the fate of the planet. Unless you’re a
Working in O&P: Protecting Yourself from Environmental Hazards
Chelan M. Keeter
“With the introduction of new technologies and techniques being applied regularly to the fabrication of artificial limbs, so too is the added exposure to potentially harmful compounds.” —Robert Kistenberg, MPH,
Better Business: Going Green Is Good for Business
Jane Albritton
News flash: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides $3.2 billion for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. Under the Act, $2.8 billion will be distributed
From Mongolia to America, Part 2
Shebana Coelho
The Journey Continues Amaglan Donid prepared with great care for her journey from Mongolia to the United States. The 59-year-old Mongolian language teacher with a transtibial amputation had been struggling
Help Us Grow the New oandp.com
Tonja Randolph
Have you visited oandp.com today? Yesterday? How many times in the last week? The last month? Chances are that if you are a practitioner in the field, you visit the
Teens Tackle Ice Climbing in Ouray
The O&P EDGE
Wielding an axe and a tenuous grip, Heidi Duce is precariously perched along a 10-story vertical curtain of ice. The 17-year-old high school senior is exactly where she wants to
Five Questions for Chris Jones, CPO
The O&P EDGE
Chris Jones, CPO, is president and co-owner of Rebound Prosthetics, Denver, Colorado, a full-service prosthetic facility that serves some of O&P’s most courageous patients. Jones, who says his patients are
Amputees and Patient Advocates Go to Washington
Morgan Sheets
On Tuesday, March 10, the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA), along with nearly 200 amputees and patient advocates from 34 states, converged on Washington DC to urge members of Congress
Billing and Collections Q&A
Lisa_salmon_lake
Billing in O&P can be frustrating. When you have questions, ‘Got FAQs?’ is there to help keep your billing processes flowing smoothly. This month’s column tackles your questions about the
