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'Big Things Come in Small Packages'

By Karen Henry

This was my mother's mantra when I was growing up and expressing my frustration at always being smaller than other kids my age. Of course as a child, her words of encouragement didn't mean a lot to me, but as I read through the pages of this month's issue of The O&P EDGE, those words certainly resonate. In this issue, we focus on the smallest O&P patients—but we do so in a big way.

To fit or not to fit? This is the question that Miki Fairley addresses in " Early Prosthetic Fitting—Yes or No? ." Popeye the Sailor gave the world a greater appreciation of the benefits of spinach, but Brady Delander discusses something even better for the younger set. Looking for advice on ankle-foot bracing for young athletes or advice on encouraging compliance for young orthosis wearers ? We have you covered. This issue also takes a look at one of the latest advances in pediatric hyperextension knee orthoses and provides resources for you to recommend to your pediatric patients and their parents .

Please let us know what you think of this month's issue. Call me at 303.255.0843 or send an e-mail to karen@opedge.com


Answering the Call

Do you remember the moment when you discovered your professional calling? How your excitement and interest grew the more you learned and interacted with your patients and professionals in your community? How everything just seemed to click and you realized you were finally where you belong? How you couldnt wait to tell everyone you knew about your commitment to helping others?

For some it comes as an epiphany, while for others it is a gradual realization over a number of years.

Why not share your passion and knowledge with fellow readers of The O&P EDGE? If you have conducted a research or clinical study, have a unique and successful management style or business modelwhatever you are passionate about and would like to share with your orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic colleagues— The O&P EDGE would like to hear about it. We welcome your submissions of articles, abstracts, and ideas to contribute to the ongoing professional advancement of the O&P profession. Send your submissions to press@opedge.com
 




Table Of Contents - April 2008


Early Prosthetic Fit: Yes or No?
Feature

Better than Spinach: Young Minds and Muscles Benefit Equally with Activity
Feature

The Right Resources Make All the Difference
Feature

Ankle-Foot Bracing for Young Athletes
Feature

The Battle of Compliance: How to Keep Kids in Their Braces
Feature

SureStep Shrinks HEKO Brace for Young Patients
Feature

Is Your O&P Practice the Best It Can Be?
Perspective

Brianna Barner: Life's Twists Stun, Inspire Healthcare Family
Today's Consumer

Innovative Crutch Designs: More Gain, Much Less Pain
Innovations

The Winter of My New-Found Reality
Residency Report

Father, Son Begin 3,300-mile Freedom Run Across the United States
Sports

University of Pittsburgh Adds Orthotics and Prosthetics Master’s Program
Industry Review

Hanger Education Fair Boasts Record Attendance
Industry Review

Five Questions for Jean Williams Gonzalez, CPO
Face to Face

Got FAQs?
Got FAQs?

Connecticut Amputees Rally for Prosthetic Coverage
Progress on Parity

'Big Things Come in Small Packages'
Viewpoint

Velocity Introduces Expulsion Valve
EDGE Direct Sponsored Story

Squid Beaks for a Better Prosthetic Fit?
EDGE Direct


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