July 2009
The O&P EDGE
edit post Technician Education—Filling in the Gaps by Miki Fairley July 1, 2009 For the orthotics and prosthetics field, there is an issue that goes beyond processes and systems-and that’s
O&P Fabrication: Getting It Right the First Time
Miki Fairley
When it comes to fabricating O&P devices-whether in-house or in a central fabrication facility-it’s not always possible to get it right the first time. But it is possible to greatly
Choosing the Right Resin
Morgan Stanfield
Sharon Dolly prepares a lamination at PEL Supply Company. Photograph courtesy of PEL Supply Company No matter how long you’ve been fabricating O&P devices, weighing the advantages of one lamination
Survey Says… O&P Technicians Define Their Scope of Practice
Morgan Stanfield
If O&P had a roster of unsung heroes, technicians would populate the top of the list. They spend much of their professional lives manipulating hazardous materials with hazardous tools, enduring
Technician Education—Filling in the Gaps
Miki Fairley
For the orthotics and prosthetics field, there is an issue that goes beyond processes and systems-and that’s education. Related to fabrication, that means technician education, a subject Brad Mattear of
Custom Shoes: Further Considerations
Séamus Kennedy, BEng (Mech), CPed
When ordering custom shoes, enhancements can be requested to meet the requirements of patients with unique needs. The implementation of the Therapeutic Shoe Bill (TSB) in 1993 opened up a
Old Liners, New Uses
Craig MacKenzie, CP, RTP(c)
Drape Molding Using Recycled Silicone Liners How many of you have a box of old liners sitting in a corner collecting dust? Well, dust off that box. Now, covered and
Ernie Paulson: Mixed Martial Artist
Jane Albritton
Photograph courtesy of Ernie Paulson Ernie Paulson was 17 years old in 1994 when his doctors told him he had two options for dealing with a rare form of soft
Developing a Clinical Identity
Sara Pschigoda
My year as an orthotic resident is racing to an end, and I have transitioned to the final phase of my residency—supervised autonomy. I have been given the responsibility of
Progress Toward National Parity
Morgan Sheets
United States Representative Robert E. Andrews (D-NJ) has introduced the Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009 to the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, H.R. 2575, bans employers
