Month: February 2012

LAS VEGAS — In her panel discussion at the 2011 AOPA National Assembly, Catherine Graf, JD, director of regulatory affairs, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, discussed some of the ways individuals interested in becoming actively involved in O&P government relations…

For older adults, being overweight may be considered a protective factor for major mobility disability, a finding that is consistent with previous studies. “Our data suggest that the risk of major mobility disability as a result of poor strength may…

Honestly assess if your reputation — or nickname — is anaccurate reflection of your practice.

A young stand-up comic named Bill Cosby had an “LOL” kind of moment in his act many years ago when he talked about the patient undergoing open heart surgery, under local anesthesia, lying on the operating table reading the newspaper.…

The complicated team-based surgery may improve body image for amputees.

Health care spending in the United States experienced historically low rates of growth in 2009 and 2010, according to the annual report of national health expenditures published in Health Affairs. Analysts at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)…

Professional snocross racer ‘Monster’ Mike Schultz was not satisfied with his prosthesis, so he built his own.

Hosting a fun event can help your business break out of a marketing rut.

Lauri Ezell, CFts, encourages patients to wear diabetic footwear by wearing her own diabetic tennis shoes for comfort.

LAS VEGAS — The big show here was at the Rio Hotel & Casino, where Hanger Orthopedic Group and its patient care business, Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, unveiled its new unifying brand and logo during the opening ceremonies of the…