March 2012
The O&P EDGE
edit post Students Share Perspectives on Hybrid Education by Betta Ferrendelli March 8, 2012 Angela Kanavel is completing her first year in the O&P master’s program at Eastern Michigan University
Endolite Expands Sales and Clinical Team
The O&P EDGE
EDGE Direct Joining Endolite’s sales team as territory managers are Tammy Gibson, Leslee Weidenbach, Maegan Miller, and Kristin Stamatis. Gibson will represent Endolite’s New England market, which includes Connecticut, Maryland,
Students Share Perspectives on Hybrid Education
Betta Ferrendelli
Angela Kanavel is completing her first year in the O&P master’s program at Eastern Michigan University (EMU), Ypsilanti. What she likes about learning online is being able to take the
Pac Rim 2012
The O&P EDGE
Exclusive live coverage from The O&P EDGE. Pacific (Pac) Rim 2012, a Pacific Forum for Physical Rehabilitation, sponsored by the U.S. Member Society of the International Society for Prosthetics and
Thank You!
Tonja Randolph
When The O&P EDGE launched in 2002, some people said the magazine would never succeed. I know I’ve talked about this before, but it bears repeating-not only because I am
How Residency Has Shaped Our Practice
Bryan Malas, MHPE, CO
Residency in O&P has garnered much discussion since its inception in 1993. Topics ranging from resident selection to the ideal learning environment serve as the backdrop for this educational paradigm
John W. Michael, MEd, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, FISPO
Miki Fairley
Although he modestly says that in any given aspect of O&P, he can name at least ten professionals who surpass him in expertise, John W. Michael is arguably unique in
Billing and Collections Q&A
Lisa_salmon_lake
Billing for O&P devices seems to get more complicated by the day. Count on “Got FAQs?” to help answer your toughest questions. This month’s column addresses your questions about submitting
Treating Heel Pain Conservatively
Séamus Kennedy, BEng (Mech), CPed
Heel pain is one of the more common diagnoses of the foot and ankle, and in its advanced stages it can be debilitating. As a testament to its frequency, it
Prosthetics and Orthotics at Georgia Tech: Celebrating a Decade of Achievement
Christopher Hovorka PhD, CPO, FAAOP
What began as an idea by an engineering professor to create an advanced education program in prosthetics and orthotics at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, was later
