Our coverage often highlights ways to improve O&P patient care, but equally important to this end goal is supporting the practitioners providing that care. In this edition, focused on advancing
The OP&P profession is facing significant structural challenges that will shape the field for decades. Workforce shortages, rising education costs, research funding limitations, and reimbursement pressures are converging in ways
Two million people are living with limb loss in the United States and more than 550,000 new amputations occur annually, 50 percent of which involve the lower limb at the
Despite widespread opposition from multiple O&P stakeholders, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pressing forward with another round of Medicare competitive bidding for off-the-shelf (OTS) orthoses, expanding
There have been recent discussions within the O&P professional community regarding the notion of a “glass ceiling” for women. While this topic deserves consideration, it is equally important to present
On September 5, 2025, Century College Orthotic and Prosthetic Programs celebrated its 50-year anniversary at the National Assembly of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association with a gathering for graduates
The 2008 movie Kung Fu Panda tells the story of a young panda named Po who is obsessed with becoming a kung fu master. He works for his restaurateur father,
Despite evidence to the contrary, Scott Davidson knew from an early age that he was an athlete. Born with severe bilateral clubfoot, doctors predicted he would spend most of his
In July 2025, the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) introduced significant changes to O&P residency requirements, marking a pivotal shift for new residency sites and those undergoing
