While I have learned many lessons over the course of my residency, the one that stands out the most in shaping my outlook on patient care came from outside O&P. Dan John,
edit post The Importance of Healthy Muscle and Quality Movement by The O&P EDGE December 27, 2020 While I have learned many lessons over the course of my residency, the one
On June 30, Governor John Kasich signed Ohio’s Biennium Budget Bill (H.B. 49). The bill contains language to maintain state licensure for prosthetists, orthotists, and pedorthists. The language calls for administration of
One of the keys to successful healthcare is an engaged patient-provider relationship that includes clear communication about the treatment goals, and trust between the individuals; this is particularly true in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
In the previous articles in this series, I discussed the importance of conducting a business review and developing an action plan, which included defining the purpose of the business
Introduction Virtual reality, custom video games, and commercially available video games (CAVGs) are gaining popularity as rehabilitation tools. Gaming systems, including the Nintendo Wii, Sony EyeToy, and Xbox Kinect, and
What do we mean when we suggest that outcome measures are the key to optimizing upper-limb prosthetic rehabilitation? The answers to this question are important to a wide range of
In essays submitted as part of the application process for O&P master’s degree programs, most prospective students passionately describe their motivations for choosing the profession. They usually include descriptions of
Angel City Games held its third annual adaptive sports festival June 22-25 at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Angel City Games is an inclusive competition open to athletes of all skill levels who have physical or
“It’s almost like having your foot back. No lie,” says Craig Hall. Hall, 37, is the first veteran in Massachusetts to be fitted with the emPOWR bionic ankle-foot, BionX
