November 2013
The O&P EDGE
edit post Dennis W. Dillard, CPed, CTO by The O&P EDGE November 1, 2013 High school band teacher turned computer programmer turned O&P professional, Dennis W. Dillard, CPed, CTO, says
What’s New in Shoe and Orthotics Material Technology
Maria St. Louis-Sanchez
When it comes to at-risk feet, a good shoe can make a big difference. For some, the right shoe can help bridge the gap from a wheelchair to walking. For
Restoring Balance: Special Considerations when Treating the Geriatric Foot
Miki Fairley
In robe and slippers, Jean, 80, was preparing her breakfast when a sudden slip sent her falling to the floor. She knew she was injured but was not in much
Partial-foot Amputation and Its Unexpected Evidence
Phil Stevens MEd, CPO, FAAOP
Research takes a long time. The process requires a research team to design an experiment, secure funding, recruit study subjects, analyze the data, and push its findings through the time-consuming
Target Practice: Marketing Your Pedorthic Business
Doug Chartier and Karen Henry
Are you taking a scattershot approach to your pedorthic marketing program, or are you targeting your market with a single shot? Marketing a pedorthic business does not need to be
Keeping Us on Our Feet
Andrea Spridgen
Having spent many hours in dance studios while completing a college dance minor, I have a deep understanding of the necessity of proper foot care. I put my feet through
Séamus Kennedy, BEng (Mech), CPed
Laura Hochnadel
In Irish poet Séamus Heaney’s 1995 Nobel Prize acceptance speech, he reflected that his career “became a journey where each point of arrival…turned out to be a stepping stone rather
Pes Cavus: Treating the High Arched Foot
Séamus Kennedy, BEng (Mech), CPed
“Think of the magic of that foot, comparatively small, upon which your whole weight rests. It’s a miracle, and the dance is a celebration of that miracle.” —Martha Graham Although
Billing and Collections Q&A
Lisa Lake-Salmon Executive Vice President, Acc-Q-Data Inc.
Billing for O&P devices and care is complicated. Count on “Got FAQs?” to help ensure you are using the most current and accurate information when preparing your claims. This month’s
The Impact of the ACA on Pedorthic Practices
Maria St. Louis-Sanchez
With the Affordable Care Act (ACA) moving toward implementation in January, pedorthic experts have been trying to gauge the impact the new law will have on their profession. In truth,
