August 2014
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edit post POA Shares Hip Disarticulation Patient Videos by The O&P EDGE August 1, 2014 In this EDGE Direct exclusive, Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates of Central Florida (POA), Orlando, shares
Todd McCoy, CO
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While he was still in high school, Todd McCoy, CO, thought that his interest in healthcare was leading him to a career in physical therapy. But after a stint shadowing
Össur Highlights Unity Sleeveless Vacuum System at AOPA 2014
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AOPA 2014 attendees will have the opportunity to view the latest additions to the Össur® Unity® Sleeveless Vacuum System, which is now available for anyone with a lower-limb amputation, whether
Just in Time for the AOPA 2014 National Assembly: A Session Sneak Peek
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The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) 2014 National Assembly will be held September 4-7, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This issue of EDGE Direct presents highlights of some of the
POA Shares Hip Disarticulation Patient Videos
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In this EDGE Direct exclusive, Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates of Central Florida (POA), Orlando, shares videos of patients who use hip disarticulation prostheses. Amanda describes the lightweight, more comfortable prosthesis
Evolution Industries Inc. earns the new Central Fabrication Facility Accreditation from the American Board for Certification.
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Evolution Industries Inc., Orlando, Florida, has received the new Central Fabrication Facility Accreditation from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC), an independent, not-for-profit organization that
Program Profile Series: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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The O&P EDGE continues its series of National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE)-accredited master’s level O&P educational programs. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Master of Prosthetics-Orthotics
Dennis Janisse, CPed
Séamus Kennedy, BEng(Mech), CPed, FAAOP(A)
Dennis Janisse, CPed, is one of the most recognized names in the U.S. pedorthics profession. He has been involved in the profession for four decades and has been working on
UCO Endeavor Games: Celebrating 15 Years of Sport
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Now in its 15th year, the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), Edmond, Endeavor Games drew 340 athletes to compete in 11 sports from June 5-8. The games are a nationally
PrimeFare Returns to Nashville, Plans to Expand Presence in 2015
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More than 160 practitioners from 24 states attended the16th Annual PrimeFare East Regional Scientific Symposium at the Nashville Convention Center, Tennessee, on June 13-14. Sixty-four total hours of continuing education
