The production for this month’s issue comes on the heels of the 2024 Paralympics, which was the impetus for its theme of Keeping Patients Active. For some O&P patients, pursuing athletics is certainly their aim. But for many, the goals are less lofty but no less important—taking their dogs for a walk, attending events with their families, going to dinner with friends—all part of keeping active. So in addition to recapping the performances of a few Paralympic athletes, in this issue we bring you insights into strategies to improve patient compliance for better outcomes and keeping knee osteoarthritis patients moving with conservative orthotic interventions.
This year’s Paralympic Games drew more media attention and the widest viewing audience ever. It was the first to offer live coverage of all 22 sports and an estimated viewership surpassing the cumulative total of 4.1 billion who tuned into the previous two. While space does not permit us to celebrate the accomplishments of all the athletes, or even all the athletes with limb loss, we share some of their stories and triumphs in “Highlights From the 2024 Paralympics.”
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