The Young Professional’s Guide to the World of O&P
This is the first installment in a series of articles in which I chronicle my transition from student to resident,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Considerations When Treating People With Bilateral Upper-Limb Amputations
One of the most challenging clinical presentations for a prosthetist is a patient with bilateral upper-limb loss or absence. Of...
John Reynolds, CPO
Reynolds and a patient. John Reynolds, CPO, started his O&P career in 1973, graduated from Clayton State University, and earned...
I Use Staples
I use staples—it's true. And I have for years. One of the first tasks I was entrusted with in my...
Site Seeing in O&P
The challenging compliance environment in which the O&P profession operates presents many situations that may cause you to second guess...
