CHICAGO — David Hensley, CPO, owner of Seattle OP and Valley OP and Motilities Unlimited NW, said he loves O&P because it gives him the opportunity to create and give to the community. “The opportunities that I have had throughout…
Year: 2017
Jain: O&P offers ‘instant gratification’ in helping patients
CHICAGO — Speaking at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Rakesh Jain, CPO, LPO, of Mobility Clinic and Ideal Health Care, said he loves O&P because it offers the “instant gratification” that comes with…
ABC releases certified pedorthist practice analysis
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics released its 2017 Practice Analysis of Certified Pedorthists, according to a press release. “The survey results will help define the certification, education and training of future pedorthists, in the development…
AOPA expresses concern about potential RAC change
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association has issued a letter to Performant Recovery — the national recovery audit contractor for all Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies companies, hospice and home health services — about an announcement by…
DiBello: ‘The relationships we build with patients is rewarding’
CHICAGO —Tom DiBello, CO, FAAOP, director of clinical and scientific affairs for Hanger Clinic, said what he loves most about O&P is the patient interaction. Speaking at the 2017 American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium,…
Carroll: ‘Best people in the world’ work in O&P
CHICAGO — What Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP(D), vice president of prosthetics at Hanger Clinic, loves most about O&P is the students’ drive, innovation and openness to new ideas. “Whether it is working with our patients, working with clinicians across…
Beattie: ‘I wanted a career where I could make a difference’
CHICAGO —Wendy Beattie, CPO, FAAOP, program director at Eastern Michigan University, said she was drawn to O&P because she loves working with her hands. “I always wanted a career where I could make a difference,” Beattie told O&P News at…
BOC board of directors welcomes new members
The Board of Certification and Accreditation named Margy Imlay, CMF, and Richard W. Todd, COF, to its board of directors, according to a press release. “Margy and Richard will be tremendous assets for the [Board of Certification and Accreditation] BOC…
Health Canada approves Rivanna spinal navigation system
Health Canada has approved the Accuro automatic spinal navigation system from Rivanna Medical LLC for epidural and related neuroaxial anesthesia guidance, according to a press release. The system will be launched in Canada in May. The FDA-approved system, which has…
DARPA program manager gives keynote presentation at AAD symposium
Douglas Weber, PhD, program manager for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, delivered the keynote address at the 2017 Advanced Arm Dynamics’ Symposium this week, where he described an ongoing project to restore naturalistic hand function to upper limb amputees.…