Scott Cummings ORLANDO, Fla. — Scott D. Cummings, PT, CPO, FAAOP, and Mark D. Muller, MS, CPO, FAAOP, president and president-elect of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists board of directors, presented the Titus-Ferguson and Distinguished Practitioner…
Day: May 1, 2011
Understanding the Functions of Management
ORLANDO, Fla. — Management functions in O&P take on a number of different roles, according to Russell Hornfisher, MBA, director of sales and marketing for Becker Orthopedic, who discussed four of those roles – hiring, training, coaching and firing –…
High Consistency Rubber Silicones Can Be Advantageous for Use in Upper Extremity Prostheses
Traditional upper extremity prosthesis construction employs plastics for both interface material and structural components. The use of high consistency rubber (HCR) silicones offers new ways to fabricate the socket as well as various upper extremity structural components. According to Jack…
NCOPE Approves Pedorthic Standards
The National Commission for Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) announced that its board approved the Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation of Educational Programs in Pedorthics at its meeting in Orlando, Fla. Since coming under the NCOPE umbrella in 2009 and…
NCOPE Quantifies New Master-level Education Requirements
ORLANDO, Fla. — Because of the extensive O&P educational qualification changes on the horizon, the National Commission on Orthotic & Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) offered an update for current and future students and educators dedicated to information about these additional requirements.…
Find Leaks, Ignore Numbers to Succeed in Business
ORLANDO, Fla. — Each company can find ways to clean up its processes, reduce waste and add to the bottom line, according to a business session at the 2011 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists…
Work Together to Build Patient Safety
Medical error statistics in health care remain high asthe O&P profession takes a closer look at their patient safetyphilosophies.
DJO Global Closes Acquisition of Dr. Comfort
DJO Global, Inc. (DJO) vascular health and pain management, announced that one of its indirect subsidiaries has closed the acquisition of Dr. Comfort. “Dr. Comfort has expanded the diabetic footwear market by providing the medical community with a broad assortment…
Academy State-of-the-Science Finds Effects of AFOs on Balance Inconsistent
A review of the previously published literature reveals few relevant
studies — and a need for additional research.
Outpatient Amputee Clinics Can Eliminate Miscommunication Across the Provider Spectrum
The
multidisciplinary approach helps cultivate a professional
relationship between the physician, therapist and O&P practitioner.