Author: Terense Kemp

O&P industry is alarmed regarding recent enforcement of rule to orthotics.

The A.A. Marks Company claimed it was the world’s largest manufacturer of artificial arms and legs. But the pioneering O&P firm is probably best remembered in the industry for a classic in trade literature, the Manual of Artificial Limbs. Illustrated…

Pedorthics had an identity crisis.

O&P Business News highlights the process of starting an O&P business through the eyes of three individuals who tried and succeeded.

O&P Business News highlights the process of starting an O&P business through the eyes of three individuals who tried and succeeded.

Today’s better materials and better engineering have radically changed the state of the art in lower extremity orthotics.

    Johnnie Rouse, research & development consultant, Texas Assistive Devices, LLC   “Based on everything I saw and all the feedback I received, this was the pinnacle of education fairs for us,” said Ivan Sabel, CPO, chairman and chief…

The degree of disability as well as the patient’s predicted capabilities dictates the role the orthotist will play in a particular patient’s management.

O&P Business News presents the second installment in a series of articles that examines lower level amputations.

“If there was anywhere in the world Ed would rather be, it would be the mountains.” Kelly Raymond

If human beings were truly measured by the amount of courage and compassion they possessed, Ed Hommer was a giant among us. Through conquering the depths of despair and literally the highest peaks in the world, Hommer overcame astounding physical and psychological obstacles. His message to others was, “Don’t lie down; don’t give up. Life still holds great promise even against long odds.”