
September 2009
edit post Post-Stroke Recovery: Helping the Brain Fight Back by Miki Fairley September 1, 2009 Types of Stroke There are two main types of stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs when a
edit post Post-Stroke Recovery: Helping the Brain Fight Back by Miki Fairley September 1, 2009 Types of Stroke There are two main types of stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs when a
Types of Stroke There are two main types of stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel clogs from within and impedes flow to the brain. About 85 percent of
“Gait training [for post-stroke recovery] usually requires at least one physical therapist, if not two, to help a patient move his or her leg in the proper manner while on
NESS H200. Photograph courtesy of Bioness. The human hand, with its intricate complex of functions and sensitivity, serves as a kind of key to the human world. Without it, we
The O&P EDGE recently sent a readership survey to a sampling of readers in the O&P community. The response rate was incredible, and I want to thank everyone who took
Jim Comer demonstrates vertical moves. Photographs courtesy of Extremity Games. The contest that put the “extremities” into extreme sports rocked across Michigan again this year on July 9-11. The 2009
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis often benefit from semi-rigid functional orthotics. It is quite unorthodox to begin a discussion with a conclusion, but I did not want this important insight to
Whether I like working on a certain task or not is directly related to how cool the tools are. If I have to paint a room with a paintbrush, I
The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA), the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA), and Hanger Orthopedic Group, Bethesda, Maryland, have partnered to ensure that national healthcare reforms meet the needs
Running an O&P practice is complicated. When you receive a denial and don’t understand why, count on ‘Got FAQs?’ to help you find the information you need. This month’s column
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