May 2009
The O&P EDGE
edit post Starting from Within: Growing the O&P Research Base by Karen Henry May 1, 2009 The call for evidence-based research is getting louder. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
A Dynamic Solution for the Pediatric Symes Amputee
Daniel Record, CP, LP, RN
Taylor Mcleod is like any other 20-month-old child. He is full of energy and eager to explore the world around him. He climbs, toddles around, and gets into everything. But
Families Help Spina Bifida Kids Succeed: Interviews with Parents
Miki Fairley
<!> « Previous This is the fourth of seven interviews: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next » Vikki Vikki is the mother of Olivia, age three, who is
Starting from Within: Growing the O&P Research Base
Karen Henry
The call for evidence-based research is getting louder. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) contains $1.1 billion for evidence-based research—or what the Obama administration has termed comparative effectiveness research
Families Help Spina Bifida Kids Succeed: Interviews with Parents
Miki Fairley
<!> « Previous This is the fifth of seven interviews: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next » Kristy Tanquist Kristy Tanquist’s son Mitchell is five years old and
The Importance of Communication
Karen Henry
Communication is a cornerstone of humanity—it’s at the core of who we are and what we do. From the moment we enter this world, we start reaching out to others,
Families Help Spina Bifida Kids Succeed: Interviews with Parents
Miki Fairley
« Previous This is the sixth of seven interviews: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next » Amy Thomason Amy Thomason is the mother of first-grader Sean, 7. He
Sports Clinic Helps Vets Feel ‘Free’ Again
The O&P EDGE
The National Disabled Veterans Sports Clinic celebrated its 23rd anniversary event with 370 veteran participants, more than 200 certified adaptive ski instructors, and 461 volunteers at Snowmass Village, Colorado, March
Families Help Spina Bifida Kids Succeed: Interviews with Parents
Miki Fairley
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Treating Pediatric Clubfoot and Pes Planus
Séamus Kennedy, BEng (Mech), CPed
The word orthopaedic has two ancient Greek roots: “orthos” meaning straight or right, and “paideia” referring to the rearing of children. Thus, the original term pertained to the treatment of
