We are excited to highlight the WillowWood  ALPHA TrūSeal  Liner in this segment of The Clinical Minute.  Join Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, as she provides an in-depth look at this versatile liner, and its unique features including Trū Suction, Trū Durability and Trū Volume Control.

The Clinical Minute features short overviews of orthotic and prosthetic devices. In this episode, Clinical Consultant Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, explains the unique features of WillowWood’s Koa LP foot.

In this episode of The Clinical Minute, Sam Brouillette, CP, CFo, and SPS Manager of Clinical Education provides a quick overview of low to medium, and medium to high density liners from ALPS. 

Blatchford’s Elan^IC microprocessor hydraulic ankle arrived at SPS after much anticipation on Monday, July 27^th. We think you’re going to like this new addition to our inventory. In this episode of The Clinical Minute, Sam Brouillette, CP, CFo, and SPS Manager of Clinical Education outlines exciting features of Blatchford’s newest prosthetic technology.

In the latest The Clinical Minute, Sam Brouillette, CP, CFo, and SPS Manager of Clinical Education provides an overview of ALPS gel formulas and fabrics.

In this episode, we will be covering ALPS' suspension and seal-in prosthetic sleeves. If you missed the previous video on ALPS Valve Integrated Pump (VIP), you can click here to watch. 

Today, we’re going to look at the Valve Integrated Pump (VIP) from ALPS. The VIP is a passive, one-way valve that draws air out of the socket using the user’s weight during heel strike and exhausts the air during swing phase. The VIP works with the patient’s movement to provide continuous total contact and even weight distribution.   

Earning CEUs has become more challenging in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. You may be worried about maintaining your certification commitment with ABC, BOC, and/or State Licensing now that many spring trade shows have been cancelled or postponed and face-to-face education opportunities are placed on pause.

On Friday, March 27, 2020, Congress passed the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aide, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. It specifically allocates $350 billion dollars to help small businesses keep people employed. This portion of the bill, known as the Paycheck Protection Program, provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses. And, if the loan is used within certain guidelines, the loan is forgivable.

We’ve created a quick overview below to help you understand the opportunity and if it might be right for your O&P clinic. As always, consult your accountant regarding the bill details and your specific situation.

Ask anyone who has ever met her, and they will say that her smile and infectious laughter absolutely lights up a room. Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, has been in the O&P industry for over 20 years, first starting out with Hanger Clinic as a Clinic Manager in the Tampa Bay area, and then as a Clinical Specialist with Ottobock. Her experience has made her uniquely qualified to collaborate with suppliers and provide an overall comparative education to the clinicians SPS serves. We sat down with her to discuss her perspective on the changing dynamics between patients and clinicians in this digital age.