Miranda Cashin: Tall Tales to Sci-Fi
Laura Hochnadel
When asked how she lost her right leg, there was a time Miranda Cashin, 26, would have spun a tall tale of a five-year-old girl learning to surf with her
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 denial
Hallux Limitus and the Vital Operation of the First MPJ
Séamus Kennedy, BEng(Mech), CPed, FAAOP(A)
Human ambulation is a fascinating subject. Anthropologists claim that the evolution to upright bipedal locomotion was one of the most significant adaptations to occur in human development, and it sets
Is Lighter Better? Thoughts on the Relationship between Device Weight and Function
Sarah Mattes, MS
Most prosthetists agree that prosthetic devices should be as lightweight as possible while including the safest, most efficient, and most functional componentry possible. Contemporary ankle-foot components can adjust to changes
Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games: “Breaking the Ice”
The O&P EDGE
The 2014 Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia, which were held March 7-16, have gone on the record books as the biggest Winter Games in history. About 550 para-athletes from
Sharing Ideas across Borders
Andrea Spridgen
In reflecting on this issue of The O&P EDGE, with its theme of international cooperation, I kept circling back to the concept of sharing ideas and knowledge across cultures and
Lessons from Scotland: Best Practices in the Use of AFOs Following Stroke
Phil Stevens MEd, CPO
The mammoth American healthcare system rarely appears to be too interested in the world of O&P. On those rare occasions when our profession does garner some attention, the last voice
What If…? Preparing Patients with Limb Loss for Travel
Leslie Pitt Schneider, JD, RN, CCRC (ACRP), HT (ASCP)
Confucius said, “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” I say, wherever you go, go with an open mind, a willingness to laugh, and an extra pair of shoes-and
Cambodia Trust Strives to Exceed
Phil Stevens MEd, CPO
In “Growing O&P in Developing Countries” in this issue, sources describe challenges associated with making O&P nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) successful in developing countries. The O&P EDGE shares how one NGO
Growing O&P in Developing Countries
Linda M. Hellow
O&P nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in developing countries don’t just fit and fabricate devices. They stimulate local economies, promote healthcare infrastructure, and empower people with disabilities. Humanitarian groups providing O&P
