March 2016
The O&P EDGE
edit post Chris Reyes: For Gunshot Survivor, Attitude Is Everything by Tara McMeekin March 1, 2016 When Chris Reyes woke up in the hospital in January 2015, the prognosis looked
DPM: Direct Prosthetic Measurement
Edward S. Neumann, PhD, PE, CP, FAAOP
DPM Defined Direct prosthetic measurement (DPM) is the direct measurement of the forces and moments relevant to prosthetic fitting in a clinic.1,2Â It is not based on indirect gait laboratory measurements,
The Value of Fitters
The O&P EDGE
An article in the March issue of The O&P EDGE explored the value of certified orthotic, mastectomy, and therapeutic shoe fitters to the O&P profession. This edition of EDGE Direct
Prosthetic Sockets/Interfaces: The Next Frontier for Outcomes-Based Research
Pedtke Gallagher Steiner
The environment for prosthetics-driven research has seen momentum and an increase in funding opportunities over the past five years. Advancements in power feet and knees, and the utilization of 3DÂ printing
Moisture Management for Amputees With New Breathable Liner from Endolite
The O&P EDGE
Build-up of warmth and moisture in the liner and socket-leading to loss of connection, unwanted socket movement, and potential skin damage-are well known issues for amputees. Endolite’s new Silcare Breathe
Final Rule Establishes Prior Authorization for Orthotics and Prosthetics
Peter Thomas and Steve Postal
Introduction This issue of The O&P EDGE  focuses on O&P education and outcomes. Good education will lead to high-quality care, and being able to measure outcomes will help demonstrate the evidence
Measuring Success
Andrea Spridgen
We all have our own way of measuring success-personal and professional-whether it’s earning a specific degree, developing skills such as painting or dancing, or landing a dream job. You and
Chris Reyes: For Gunshot Survivor, Attitude Is Everything
Tara McMeekin
When Chris Reyes woke up in the hospital in January 2015, the prognosis looked grim. A bullet he had taken to the lower back during an attempted robbery in his
Lateral Ankle Instability
Séamus Kennedy, BEng(Mech), CPed, FAAOP(A)
Lateral ankle sprains are among the most common sports injuries and account for a significant percentage of time lost due to injuries. Athletes returning to activity too soon after a
Firsthand Tips to Improve the Residency Experience
Nina Bondre, CPO, FAAOP
Being a resident at an O&P facility has been exciting. I have had the opportunity to see real-world applications of the clinical and technical knowledge I gained while pursuing my
