September 2009
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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
Post-Stroke Recovery: Helping the Brain Fight Back
Miki Fairley
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
Walk This Way: Paths to Lower-Limb Recovery for Stroke Patients
Judith Philipps Otto
“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
Unlocking the Hand: The Changing Technology of Upper-Limb Orthotic Management for Stroke Patients
Morgan Stanfield
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
Why I Love Readers of The O&P EDGE
Karen Henry
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
2009 Extremity Games Draw Elites, Warriors, Beginners, and Fans
The O&P EDGE
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
Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Role of the Orthotist-Pedorthist
Séamus Kennedy, BEng (Mech), CPed
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
Hold-fast Jig
Tony Wickman, CTPO
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
ACA, AOPA, Hanger Partner for True Healthcare Reform
Morgan Sheets
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
Billing and Collections Q&A
Lisa_salmon_lake
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
