Transtibial Prosthesis Material Management
Throughout my career I have lamented the lack of research and empirical data demonstrating which modification techniques for transtibial...
How Neurologic Development Influences Gait Biomechanics and Pediatric O&P
Part 1 - The first of this two-part series addresses the developmental milestones that impact pediatric O&P care. Children Are...
Lindi Marcusen Doesn’t Take a Break
Lindi Marcusen has always been active. As a gymnast from elementary school through high school, she travelled the country and...
November 2020 Editor’s Note
Though the average person may not think about it often, O&P professionals are keenly aware that anything that interferes with...
Collisions in Clinical Care
Normal ambulation is performed intuitively, without much conscious attention or effort. Relatively minor disruptions in nerve, muscle, and joint...
A Medicare Tool Belt
I used to do a presentation that started with a slide that said, "If I had a crystal ball and...
Causes and Treatment of Low Back Pain
Chronic low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common reasons people will see a doctor or miss...
Preventing the Burn: Is There a Role for AFOs in Mitigating the Pain of Claudication?
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a substantial problem, affecting as much as 10 percent of the general population and...
