February 2015
The O&P EDGE
edit post The O&P Alliance: Providing a Unified Voice by The O&P EDGE February 1, 2015 This article is the first in a series in 2015 that will highlight the
Evidence-Based Practice in O&P: Where are we now? Where are we going?
Miki Fairley
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is having an increasing impact on O&P clinical decision making and patient care. The gap between research and clinical application is being bridged. Funding dollars are being
Jury Duty: Understanding the Process and Importance of Peer Review
Phil Stevens MEd, CPO, FAAOP
There are two broad categories of reading material within the world of O&P. The easier types to access and read are articles like this, found in our industry trade publications
Medicare O&P Utilization: A Longitudinal Review
Brian Gustin, CP
Industry Overview The common myth in O&P is that the increasing incidence of obesity and diabetes indicates a promising outlook for patient volume in O&P. However, a review of
O&P Threats and Opportunities as 114th Congress Gets Under Way
Peter Thomas Christina Hughes Sara Rosta
Healthcare issues are expected to take center stage in the new Congress while the Obama administration continues to pursue its healthcare agenda by issuing Medicare regulations and continuing the implementation
Celebrating New Offerings
Tonja Randolph
As I write this, we are preparing for the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists’ (the Academy’s) Annual Meeting in New Orleans, February 18-21. We are excited to meet with
The Hartford Ski Spectacular 2014
Laura Hochnadel
Retired Army Staff Sergeant Orlando Gill said he attended The Hartford Ski Spectacular for the first time in December 2005. He was already a seasoned snowboarder, but that occasion was
Assessing Adult-Acquired Flatfoot
Séamus Kennedy, BEng(Mech), CPed, FAAOP(A)
Adult-acquired flatfoot (AAF) is defined as a progressive deterioration of the static and dynamic structures that support the foot. Although frequently linked with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD), AAF is
What’s in It for Me? Advantages to Allowing Others to Complete Patient Care Hours at Your Facility
Terry Reed, BOCPD
I took course work to become a certified pedorthist at Kennesaw State University. As I was nearing the end of my studies, I wondered how I would complete my 1,000
The O&P Alliance: Providing a Unified Voice
The O&P EDGE
This article is the first in a series in 2015 that will highlight the unified advocacy efforts of the O&P Alliance. In subsequent articles, The O&P EDGE has invited representatives
