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
Fabricating a Carbon Ankle Seven
Justin Eitel
Fabricating an Ottobock Carbon Ankle Seven (17CF1) presents a challenge: getting a standardized, dynamic component to fit within a custom orthosis. However, incorporating the Carbon Ankle Seven into an orthosis
Dennis W. Dillard, CPed, CTO
The O&P EDGE
High school band teacher turned computer programmer turned O&P professional, Dennis W. Dillard, CPed, CTO, says he finds volunteering to be one of the most satisfying aspects of his career.
Expanding the Pedorthic Scope of Practice
Jay Zaffater, CPed, BOCPD
What is a pedorthist? This question not only intrigues other allied healthcare professionals, but even the professionals and certified pedorthists who compose the Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA) board of directors.
AOPA 2013 World Congress
Andrea Spridgen
To the theme of “A Whole New World,” more than 2,000 members of the O&P community from 43 countries convened September 18-21 for the 2013 American Orthotic & Prosthetic
Endolite Echelon Stands Out in Independent Study
The O&P EDGE
Endolite is setting the standard for rehabilitation with our revolutionary line of hydraulic ankle/feet systems. Our hydraulic ankles help to decrease energy expenditure, encourages equal loading and reduces pain, socket
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
