Physical Therapists: Partners or Competitors?
When we posed this question, we were deluged with responses from orthotists, prosthetists, physical therapists, and practitioners who are both...
The Biomechanics of Amputee Running
Robert Gailey, PhD, PT The biomechanics of amputee running is an interesting area that is useful in clinical application. With...
A Bridge Back to a Healthy World
I'm unable to recall the title of a 1930s movie in which a terminally ill young bride, with perhaps only...
Post-Mastectomy Care: Aiding Cancer Survivors
Patricia Metcalf, Orthotist/CMF, A Fitting Image, demonstrates placement of a breast form in a swimsuit to Mildred Holtz, mastectomy patient....
‘Lean Manufacturing’: The Secret to Lab Organization
It's June 2001, and I'm standing on the production floor of the Toyota Car Company in Toyota City, Japan. I'm...
Billing: Are Hidden Problems Lurking?
Joe Sansone I once hired a cocky young warehouseman at a pay rate of $11 per hour. He progressed through...
Guerrilla Warfare: More Managed Care Organization Contracting Survival Tips
A "Nightmare on Elm Street" aptly sums up how many O&P providers feel about managed care contracting. Previous articles explored...
MCOs: Keeping Track of the Players
How often do the MCOs/HMOs metamorphose? Is it true that they are buying each other out, changing names, and absorbing...
Amfit Footfax-SL: Combining Innovation and Technology
Utilization of Amfit's patented electronic 3D scanner and precision CAD/CAM carving mill provide an automated method for making high-quality custom...
HIPAA Medical Privacy Rules: Will They Impact O&P Providers?
On August 14, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued final modifications to the rule on medical privacy...
