Despite a shaky national economy and gloomy financial forecasts, the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the Academy) showed a positive outlook for O&P by boasting booming attendance at its
Orthotic management is just one part of the big picture of caring for children with spina bifida (SB) and helping them to have high-quality, successful lives. Managing bowel and bladder
Don Buethorn, CPO, is the owner of Cascade Prosthetics & Orthotics and Cascade DAFO, Bellingham, Washington. More than 25 years ago, the multitalented clinician, entrepreneur, and designer met physical therapist
The O&P profession becomes increasingly complex every year, and billing for O&P is just as complex. Count on ‘Got FAQs?’ to help make your billing processes a little less complicated.
Maryland, Iowa, and Virginia all passed parity bills during the 2009 legislative sessions. The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is thrilled about the progress it is making across the country.
Julie Suttles. Julie Suttles understands what the kids who come to the Adventure Amputee Camp, Bryson City, North Carolina, are going through. The camp counselors also understand because they, too,
Tom DiBello and his family enjoy a vacation together. Photographs courtesy of Tom DiBello. When people say, “I’m too busy,” to do something, I tell them about Tom DiBello because
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
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
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,
