Phantom limb pain (PLP) and residual limb pain (RLP) are pervasive problems following limb amputation. Inherent to limb amputation is the transection of peripheral nerve fibers, typically followed by
edit post Non-pharmacologic Approaches to Residual Limb and Phantom Limb Pain by Andrea Spridgen December 27, 2020 Phantom limb pain (PLP) and residual limb pain (RLP) are pervasive problems following
More than 100 O&P advocates, professionals, students, and consumers gathered in Washington DC May 7-8 as part of the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) 2019 Policy Forum to meet
Healthcare organizations are under increasing pressure to cut costs, increase productivity, and meet or exceed revenue goals. Physicians and other medical specialists are feeling pressure to take on more patients,
Having strong leadership in your practice is vital to its success. A leader sees those who report to him or her not just as employees but as teammates—partners working for
In December 2018, I wrote about my dissatisfaction regarding our national meetings and our scattered professional structure. I argued that we need one national show. We are splintered and small
O&P care goes beyond fabrication, fitting, and even usage training of devices. It involves personal, clinical care. That is, after all, one of the things that sets it apart from durable
That steaming cup of coffee sitting on your desk or kitchen table tells a story. What secrets can be gleaned from this simple daily dose of life-giving caffeine? Have you
On a Monday evening in July 2016, Henry Barnaby III, suffering from flulike symptoms, went to bed early. The next morning, he developed a high fever and purpura, so he
With so many people online, the question isn’t whether O&P practices should use social media to share their stories with patients and potential patients, but rather how to do it
