March 2018
The O&P EDGE
edit post Alternative and Complementary Rehabilitation Therapies by Maria St. Louis-Sanchez March 1, 2018 Around the country, experts have been searching for alternative ways to keep patients with limb
Alternative and Complementary Rehabilitation Therapies
Maria St. Louis-Sanchez
Around the country, experts have been searching for alternative ways to keep patients with limb loss engaged and excited about their recovery. From walking in swimming pools to virtual
Applying Health and Wellness Coaching to O&P
John T. Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)
Each year hundreds of prospective students with diverse educational backgrounds apply to O&P master’s programs around the country. Roughly 20 percent of applicants have an undergraduate background in engineering,
#Equality in the Workplace: Everyone’s Responsibility
Betta Ferrendelli
Though sexual harassment and violence in the workplace is an age-old problem, there was a seismic shift in 2017. The #MeToo social media movement helped spark that change. When social
Intrigue Versus Risk: Clinic-based 3D Printing of Prosthetic Devices
Barry Hand and Michael Lavezzo, CPO, CTP
As the popularity of 3D printing gains momentum in the prosthetics industry, some O&P professionals have considered purchasing a 3D printer to print their own custom-fitted sockets. While 3D-printed sockets
Philanthropy and Recreation
Robin Burton
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) serves in a unique position as the philanthropic arm for O&P recreation within the United States. Our mission is simple—introductory-level adaptive recreation for
PTAN Reminders and Tips
Erin Cammarata
As a Medicare provider, you have completed CMS’ 27-page 855S Medicare Enrollment Application, had a successful site visit, and received a provider transaction account number (PTAN) that identifies your
Take Two: The Impact of Additional Training and Resources on Functional Mobility and Balance
Phil Stevens MEd, CPO, FAAOP
The impact of lower-limb amputation on physical activity and participation cannot be overstated. While some people who undergo lower-limb amputation have access to an initial rehabilitation program in the first
Team USA Ready to Compete at PyeongChang Paralympics March
The O&P EDGE
The PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games begin with the opening ceremony on March 9 and continue through March 18 in PyeongChang, South Korea. According to the International Paralympic website, the
To Rehabilitate and Improve
ANDREA SPRIDGEN
As more than 600 Paralympic athletes take to the ice and snow in PyeongChang, South Korea, this month, this issue of The O&P EDGE focuses on improving mobility for
