April 2015
The O&P EDGE
edit post David Dage, CPA, CTP by The O&P EDGE April 1, 2015 A native Californian, David Dage, CPA, CTP, started his O&P career shortly after graduating from high school.
Standardization in a Customized Industry
Andrea Spridgen
It may seem peculiar to talk about standardization in O&P since a key piece of the profession’s narrative is the frequent need for custom devices and custom solutions for patients.
Rhythm Rally Fundraiser: Snowboarding for a Cause
Laura Hochnadel
The Fairplay ski run at Copper Mountain ski resort, Colorado, was closed to the public on February 2. Replacing the moguls that usually pepper the evergreen tree-flanked hill was a
James “Jay” Martin, CP/L, FAAOP: Inventor Embodies the Entrepreneurial Spirit, Inspires Others
Miki Fairley
James “Jay” Martin, CP/L, FAAOP, founder and president of Martin Bionics Innovations, Oklahoma City, is passionate about invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and he wants to ignite that flame in others.
Jessica Crumpton West: Attitude is Everything
Betta Ferrendelli
For Jessica Crumpton West, a 31-year-old wife and mother of three young sons, attitude is everything. On December 30, 2011, in Montgomery, Alabama, Crumpton West had put a large pot
Shop Essentials: Preparing the Cast, Mixing Plaster, and Pouring the Mold
Ronnie N. Graves, BOCPO, LPO, CO, CTP
In my travels around the country speaking to a wide variety of O&P fabrication technicians and fabrication business owners, I’ve found that some of the most back-to-basics skills are often
What the Academy’s Role in the Alliance Means to Its Members and O&P Professionals
Peter Rosenstein, Academy executive director
In February, we introduced the first of our series of articles about the Orthotic and Prosthetic Alliance (O&P Alliance) to highlight united advocacy efforts in the profession. This issue features
David Dage, CPA, CTP
The O&P EDGE
A native Californian, David Dage, CPA, CTP, started his O&P career shortly after graduating from high school. He now lives in New Hampshire, where he likes to spend as much
Billing and Collections Q&A
Lisa Lake-Salmon Executive Vice President, Acc-Q-Data Inc.
Billing for O&P devices and care is complicated. When you have questions, count on Got FAQs? to help keep your claims on track. This month’s column answers your questions about
Toward Collaboration: The 3D-Printing Community and O&P Professionals
Jon Schull, PhD
In July 2013, I founded e-NABLE, a global community of volunteers who develop and distribute free, 3D-printed upper-limb prostheses to children who were born missing fingers. Our Google+ community has
