Patients missing appointments are a frustrating component of any clinician’s work week that can significantly hinder patient outcomes. In this O&P Check-in: an SPS Podcast interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Northwestern Medicine Associate Professor John Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D) to understand why missed appointments occur and the strategies clinicians can use to address them.
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Handling Missed Appointments with John Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)
Topics: O&P Industry, SPS Check-in
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The Clinical Minute: What is the Lymphedema Treatment Act?
Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, is back to provide a quick overview of the Lymphedema Treatment Act.
Topics: O&P Industry, Clinical Services, The Clinical Minute, Orthotics
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The Clinical Minute: Trulife Seattle Skride Foot Overview
Welcome to The Clinical Minute!In this episode, Manager of Clinical Education Sam Brouillette, CP, CFo, shares a quick overview of the innovative Seattle Skride foot from Trulife.
Topics: O&P Industry, Clinical Services, The Clinical Minute, Prosthetics
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SPS Announces Recipients of 2024 O&P Student Scholarships
Alpharetta, GA — SPS, the leading U.S. distributor of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) products, is pleased to announce three recipients of its 2024 SPS O&P Scholarships. The scholarships are given to promising students pursuing a career in the O&P industry, and this year, SPS has selected the following outstanding future industry leaders:
Topics: O&P Industry, Scholarship, News
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What is the Starfish TMR Procedure? An interview with Dr. Bryan Loeffler, OrthoCarolina
The pioneering surgical procedure, Targeted Muscle Reinnervation, made its debut in 2002. Since then, the procedure has adapted to treat a variety of upper and lower limb patients at the time of amputation or post amputation. One such adaptation is the Starfish Procedure developed by Dr. Bryan Loeffler and Dr. Glenn Gaston at OrthoCarolina.
Topics: O&P Industry, SPS Check-in
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The Clinical Minute: Knit-Rite Torso-Interface Line Overview
In this episode of The Clinical Minute, Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, explore a clinical solution that prioritizes comfort and compliance for patients who require a spinal orthosis—the Torso-Interface by Knit-Rite.
Topics: O&P Industry, Clinical Services, The Clinical Minute, Orthotics
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Tips for O&P Shipping during the 2023 Peak Holiday Season
It’s time to break out the cozy sweaters and grandma’s recipe book: the holiday season is here. As we enter this festive time, it’s crucial to understand the current state of the shipping industry to ensure timely deliveries and a smooth ordering experience.
Topics: O&P Industry, SPS Online Store, News
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The Clinical Minute: ST&G NextStep Foot with Glide Ankle
Welcome back to The Clinical Minute! In this edition, Manager of Clinical Education Sam Brouillette, CP, CFo, shares with us a remarkable device—the ST&G NextStep Foot with Glide Ankle.
Topics: O&P Industry, Clinical Services, The Clinical Minute, Prosthetics
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The Clinical Minute: Knit-Rite SmartKnit and Core-Spun AFO Socks Overview
In the latest edition of The Clinical Minute, Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, provides a quick overview of the Knit-Rite SmartKnit and Core-Spun by Therafirm AFO socks.
Topics: O&P Industry, Clinical Services, The Clinical Minute, Orthotics
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Patients Love the Knit-Rite Torso Interface for Protection and Comfort with Spinal Orthoses
Knit-Rite's torso interface collection is designed specifically for kids, teens or adults who wear body jackets or back/abdominal braces, including spinal orthoses for scoliosis. The collection features a variety of styles to accommodate different braces including V-neck tanks, crew neck tanks, and strapless shirts, all knitted seamlessly with lightweight materials for maximum comfort. The variety in styles makes Knit-Rite's torso interfaces so versatile to wear with any orthoses or outfit.
Topics: O&P Industry, Sponsored, Product Feature