Considerations in the Lamination Process
There are many factors to take into consideration when laminating a socket. I typically laminate six different layups and share...
Sydney Howard: “Flying Like a Birdie”
Sydney Howard says that of all the gymnastics she does—the vault, the balance beam, the uneven bars, and the floor...
Louise Bensley, CTPO
Whether she's touring around the country on her Harley Davidson or focusing on her professional life, Louise Bensley is enjoying...
Evolution’s Custom Origin Silicone Liner
Origin liners are created from an advanced medical grade silicone formula naturally compatible with human tissue and resistant to fluids...
Grassroots Paralympic Programs
Building a More Active Patient Base from the Ground Up Paralympic sports garnered significant attention this summer, thanks to the...
It Takes Two
Practitioners and Technicians Partner to Provide Fresh O&P Solutions Finding new and creative approaches to meet the multitude of complex...
O&P Fabrication Are We on the Same Page?
It's not if—it's when. The move toward standardizing O&P fabrication procedures isn't new, but it's likely to trigger changes in...
Momentum
Last month, I attended my sixth American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) National Assembly, and there seemed to be some...
Inspiring the World
London 2012 Paralympic Games: Inspiring the World Photograph by Randy Richardson, courtesy of Hanger Clinic. Given the audience, the motto...
A Century of O&P: U-M Orthotics & Prosthetics Center
Prosthetic and orthotic technician Steven Cielinski works with a socket in the lamination room. Photographs courtesy of UMOPC. From its...
