Helping Patients Navigate O&P Care
In the complicated world of today's healthcare landscape, it can be more difficult than ever for O&P patients to navigate...
The Six-Spot Step Test Versus the EDSS: Measuring Ability Rather Than Disability in People With MS
I've noticed a rather discouraging trend in the lower-limb orthotic management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). While exceptions abound,...
Taking the Labor Out of Collaboration
All work environments involve some degree of working with others. Although many daily tasks can be completed independently, projects with...
AOPA 2015 National Assembly: Data, Value, and Outcomes
Winners of the Spirit of Texas trophies were presented in three categories, depending on booth size. First and second place...
Building Bridges
Successful rehabilitation outcomes rely on all members of the healthcare team working together for the benefit of the patient. To...
Ron Manganiello: Industry Innovator
Ron Manganiello has been described as "the godfather of modern American O&P" and yet, Italian lineage notwithstanding, it was far...
Sai Padma Murthy: Enlightened Lotus Seeks Solutions to Walk Again
Murthy as a child. Photographs courtesy of Sai Padma Murthy. Consider the significance of the number 42. It is the...
Skills for Life 4: People, Purpose, Passion
Zach said he learned to hold a coffee cup from the bottom so he could drink from it more easily....
The Finer Points of Ply Reduction With Vacuum
In the April 2011 issue of The O&P EDGE, I wrote an article describing the technical process of using socks...
Billing and Collections Q&A
Billing for O&P devices and care is complicated. When you have questions, count on Got FAQs? to help keep your...