October 2014
The O&P EDGE
edit post Billing and Collections Q&A by Lisa Lake-Salmon October 1, 2014 Billing for O&P devices and care is complicated. When you have questions, count on “Got FAQs?” to help
MEC ’14 Boasts Record-Breaking Attendance
The O&P EDGE
The 2014 Myoelectric Controls Symposium (MEC ’14) was held in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 18-22. The triennial conference, regarded by many as the premier conference in the world on
Just in Time for the Annual Meeting: Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA)
The O&P EDGE
The PFA 55th Annual Symposium and Exhibition will be held October 24-26, in Orlando, Florida. Here are highlights of several sessions that will be presented there. A Review of the
Endolite élan Foot Coding Verification
The O&P EDGE
Following the recommendation of the PDAC, Endolite has been working with CMS to establish a new code that adequately describes the function of the élan microprocessor foot system. In a
Pedorthic Advice for Keeping High-Performance Feet in Top Shape
Maria St. Louis-Sanchez
Pedorthists have their jobs cut out for them when it comes to treating athletes, dancers, and soldiers-professionals who rely on their feet for their livelihoods, and sometimes their lives. While
Choosing the Right Prosthetic Foot for Cycling, Running, and Alpine Skiing
Miki Fairley
Refreshment, relaxation, stimulation, excitement, the thrill of competition- sports and recreation offer all this and more. For persons with amputations, the right prosthetic componentry is an integral part of their
Collision Course: Understanding the Role of Prosthetic Feet in Sparing the Sound Side Limb
Phil Stevens MEd, CPO, FAAOP
Among individuals with unilateral lower-limb amputations, the sound side limb is called upon to bear a disproportionate amount of each day’s ambulatory activities. However, the load can be reduced by
BOC Certification: Moving Forward with an Advancing Profession
Miki Fairley
The O&P profession has been steadily raising the bar as it advances in clinical expertise, education, research, advanced technology, and the application of evidence-based practice for improved patient care and
On Loss, Limitations, and Overcoming Them
Andrea Spridgen
I was recently led to reflect on thoughts of loss and limitations by a few things I’ve heard, read, and experienced-things seemingly unrelated but that all have something to teach
Keeping Orthotic Manufacturing in the Hive
Howard Hillman, CPed
An old beekeeper once said, “A real beekeeper loves to go into the hive to see the bees at work.” I’m always fascinated by the synergy of the hive-the bees
