Editor’s Note–February 2026
Our coverage often highlights ways to improve O&P patient care, but equally important to this end goal is supporting the ...
Fueling Our Future Through Strategic Investments
The OP&P profession is facing significant structural challenges that will shape the field for decades. Workforce shortages, rising education costs, ...
Developing an Innovative Amputated Limb Simulator to Advance Clinicians’ Skills
Two million people are living with limb loss in the United States and more than 550,000 new amputations occur annually, ...
CMS Expands Medicare Competitive Bidding of OTS Orthoses
Despite widespread opposition from multiple O&P stakeholders, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pressing forward with another ...
Reframing the Glass Ceiling Conversation
There have been recent discussions within the O&P professional community regarding the notion of a “glass ceiling” for women. While ...
50 Years of History of the Century College O&P Programs
On September 5, 2025, Century College Orthotic and Prosthetic Programs celebrated its 50-year anniversary at the National Assembly of the ...
Of Pandas and the Imposter Phenomenon in Healthcare
The 2008 movie Kung Fu Panda tells the story of a young panda named Po who is obsessed with becoming ...
Born to Be an Athlete
Despite evidence to the contrary, Scott Davidson knew from an early age that he was an athlete. Born with severe ...
The Profession Weighs in: Impacts of O&P Residency Changes
In July 2025, the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) introduced significant changes to O&P residency requirements, marking ...
Why a Strong Intake Process Is the Backbone of O&P Success
In O&P, the intake process is far more than just collecting patient demographics—it’s the cornerstone of compliance, accurate billing, and ...
