Kaua’i, The Garden Isle—Home of Pac Rim 2016
The 2016 Pacific Rim (Pac Rim) conference was held at the Kaua'i Marriott Resort, January 22-24. The event was hosted...
The Future of Fitters: What’s in Store for Fitter Education and the Fitter Profession?
In August 2015, the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) announced that its board approved limiting its focus...
Prosthetic Advancement Helps Amputee Enjoy Life Again
Josh Green has been an amputee almost his entire life. Born with his tibia, fibula, and femur fused together, he...
Accelerating Outcomes Measurement in Clinical Practice With Fitbit
IT'S A WORLD OF WEARABLES Wearable sensors, or wearables, seem to be everywhere these days. The concept of using wearables...
Just in Time for the Academy Annual Meeting: Sessions Sneak Peeks
To enhance your experience at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists' (the Academy's) 2016 Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium,...
DPM: Direct Prosthetic Measurement
DPM Defined Direct prosthetic measurement (DPM) is the direct measurement of the forces and moments relevant to prosthetic fitting in...
The Value of Fitters
An article in the March issue of The O&P EDGE explored the value of certified orthotic, mastectomy, and therapeutic shoe...
Prosthetic Sockets/Interfaces: The Next Frontier for Outcomes-Based Research
The environment for prosthetics-driven research has seen momentum and an increase in funding opportunities over the past five years. Advancements...
Moisture Management for Amputees With New Breathable Liner from Endolite
Build-up of warmth and moisture in the liner and socket-leading to loss of connection, unwanted socket movement, and potential skin...
Final Rule Establishes Prior Authorization for Orthotics and Prosthetics
Introduction This issue of The O&P EDGE  focuses on O&P education and outcomes. Good education will lead to high-quality care, and...
