Children’s Prosthetic Systems
Figure 1 Children's activities often place severe demands on their prosthetic systems. Children are not just small adults, yet for...
From The Editor
As our feature article on physiatry shows, involving the entire rehabilitation team in patient care can optimize outcomes. The Association...
Physiatry: The Medical Rehabilitation Specialty
Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) "is often called the 'quality-of-life' profession because its aim is to restore optimal patient functioning. ...
Pedorthics Program Helps Fulfill Teen’s Wish
Adam Dunaway. Photos courtesy of René Bowen. Fourteen-year-old Adam Dunaway has dreams that come true. He envisions playing football some...
O&P Research: A Question of Quality—or Quantity?
Research requires three factors: expertise, time, and money, points out Darrell Clark, CO, director of Orthotics, Rancho Los Amigos, Downey,...
Here Comes HIPAA Security
So you just finished your Privacy Rule compliance effort and are finalizing your Electronic Transaction and Code Set testing and...
SMART Device Provides New-Found Freedom
A youngster enjoys the freedom and mobility provided by the SMART Walker™ For some children with cerebral palsy, walking may...
Dale Perkins, CPO
Rehab Systems Inc. Coyote Design Inc. Twin Falls, Idaho How long have you worked in O&P?My whole lifestarting as a...
Youngster Enjoys His Favorite Sports
Spencer Messecar is an energetic, happy, outgoing 11-year-old who loves sports--especially skiing. He's also enthusiastic about swimming and golf, a...
Project to Aid Scoliosis Patients in Developing Countries
A seminar on a new technology to help scoliosis patients in developing countries will be presented May 19-23 at Don...