O&P Fabrication: Getting It Right the First Time
When it comes to fabricating O&P devices-whether in-house or in a central fabrication facility-it's not always possible to get it...
Choosing the Right Resin
Sharon Dolly prepares a lamination at PEL Supply Company. Photograph courtesy of PEL Supply Company No matter how long you've...
Survey Says… O&P Technicians Define Their Scope of Practice
If O&P had a roster of unsung heroes, technicians would populate the top of the list. They spend much of...
Technician Education—Filling in the Gaps
For the orthotics and prosthetics field, there is an issue that goes beyond processes and systems-and that's education. Related to...
Custom Shoes: Further Considerations
When ordering custom shoes, enhancements can be requested to meet the requirements of patients with unique needs. The implementation of...
Old Liners, New Uses
Drape Molding Using Recycled Silicone Liners How many of you have a box of old liners sitting in a corner...
Ernie Paulson: Mixed Martial Artist
Photograph courtesy of Ernie Paulson Ernie Paulson was 17 years old in 1994 when his doctors told him he had...
Developing a Clinical Identity
My year as an orthotic resident is racing to an end, and I have transitioned to the final phase of...
Progress Toward National Parity
United States Representative Robert E. Andrews (D-NJ) has introduced the Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009 to the...
Billing & Collections Q&A
Whether you are just starting an O&P practice and need help or you've been running a practice for years and...