Physical Therapy as an Adjunct in O&P Care
I have been a practicing physical therapy assistant (PTA) for 17 years and recently started working in an outpatient clinic ...
Let’s Get Functional: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Lower-Limb Rehabilitation
How many times have you heard that physical therapy is for the legs and occupational therapy is for the arms? ...
Editor’s Note–January 2026
The oft-quoted phrase from 1624, “No man is an island,” stresses the interconnectedness of humanity. But it can easily be ...
How Disruptive Behavior Impacts Patient Care
The details of my first experience independently providing orthotic services in an operating room are etched indelibly in my memory ...
Educating the Allied Healthcare Team
Adrienne Oliveira, DPT, PT, NCS, is enthusiastic in her pursuit of continuing education. She actively seeks out O&P educational opportunities ...
The 2026 O&P Success Blueprint: Five Strategies Every Practice Must Prioritize
The new year brings new opportunities—and new pressures. As reimbursement rules tighten, documentation expectations increase, and payer oversight becomes more ...
