Ben Wright, CPO, expects a denial when he makes a reimbursement claim for an AFO or KAFO these days. Wright, clinical manager at Baylor College of Medicine-Ottobock Care, Austin, Texas,
Once considered an unappealing necessity, today’s diabetic footwear is stepping boldly into a new era where it enjoys growing popularity, due to easier access to fresh designs and changing public
With the year-end right around the corner it is a good time to start analyzing how well we are doing in reaching the goals we set for the year. For
A pediatric orthopedic surgeon who referred a patient for an AFO mentioned that prior to sending the patient to see me, he was referring them to a prominent pediatric medical
Proper footwear, footcare, and corrections in gait deviations can prevent or treat a host of conditions including hip and low back pain and amputations. Additionally, these interventions can support increased
The objective of presenting pathology-specific orthotics is to describe a systematic and consistent approach to orthotic therapy. However, it is important to always consider the many factors that can influence
In a broad sense, gait is defined as a manner of walking. It is a pattern of movement involving balance and the coordination of muscles to propel the body forward
