Mary Free Bed Orthotics & Prosthetics Clinical Bulletin
Stay up-to-date with Mary Free Bed Orthotics & Prosthetics happenings by reading the Clinical Bulletin! The Clinical Bulletin is published twice per year with clinical topics ranging from The Extremity Games to Orthotics vs. Pedorthotics.
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Winter 2011 - Elevated Vacuum Sockets Available at Mary Free Bed Prosthetics
- Make sure your patients' Medicare claims aren't denied, read about the updated Medicare Knee Policy.
- Learn about elevated vacuum sockets and technology and how your prosthetic patients can benefit from them.
- Read about one patient who was able to achieve a more natural gait pattern with a E-MAG electronic stance control KAFO.
Fall 2010 - FES Systems Allow Patients with Foot Drop the Ability to Walk More Naturally
- Read about the world’s oldest conjoined twins and how they sleep better with a custom-made mattress designed by Mary Free Bed’s physical therapists.
- Learn about a therapy for patients with foot drop that uses electrical stimulation and complements traditional therapies.
- Find out what kind of positive impact an electronic stance control KAFO can have on a patient’s gait pattern.
Spring 2010 - Motion Analysis Center Working with Mary Free Bed Prosthetics to Enhance Patient Outcomes
- Learn how amputee patients in Mary Free Bed’s Motion Analysis Center are benefitting from the same technology used in the animation industry.
- Read about a double-amputee Ironman and how he’s inspiring his therapists and community.
Winter 2010 - OrthoSEAT Customizes the ROHO
- See how the highly effective air flotation ROHO cushion has been combined with supportive foam, providing comfort and stability for patients in wheelchairs.
- Read about the recent prosthetics workshop at Mary Free Bed and what one patient has to say about Mary Free Bed therapists.
Summer 2009 - Extremity Games
- Read about two prosthetic patients from Mary Free Bed who competed in a kayaking event and made it to the final round of competition.
- Learn about the treatments for drop foot and clubfoot that are available at Mary Free Bed.
Spring 2009 - Mary Free Bed Orthotic and Prosthetic Services Come to You
- Learn how you can take advantage of the satellite locations, weekly clinics, and on-call services of Mary Free Bed Orthotics & Prosthetics.
- Read about actions Medicare auditors are taking to combat fraud and waste in states around the country.
Spring 2008 - Orthotics vs. Pedorthotics
- Learn how Mary Free Bed Orthotics & Prosthetics helps patients who need either orthotics or pedorthotics.
- Read about the Bikes for the Rest of Us event and the children and volunteers who took part.
Winter 2007-2008 - The Holland Office Moves
- Learn how Mary Free Bed Orthotics & Prosthetics helps patients who need either orthotics or pedorthotics.
- Read about the Bikes for the Rest of Us event and the children and volunteers who took part.
Fall 2007 - Asymmetrical Head Shape Treated with Cranial Remolding Orthoses
- Read baby Sayla’s plagiocephaly helmet story and learn about treatments for cranial deformities.
- Learn how the L.A.S.A.R Posture device is making it easier to determine a prosthetic patient’s center of balance.
Summer 2007 - OrthoSEAT staff Pursue ATP Credentia
- Read about the growing demand for ATP credentialed professionals who specialize in wheelchair evaluations.
- Learn about the advantages of the FES device, WalkAide, now offered at Mary Free Bed.
- Read about a Vietnam veteran, also a double-amputee, and how he is motivating other amputees.
Spring 2007 - Mary Free Bed Prosthetics Inauguaral Education Luncheon
- Hear from attendees of the Inaugural Education Luncheon hosted by Mary Free Bed.
- Find out how special needs families are enjoying safe cycling with the help of Bikes for the Rest of Us.
- Learn about helmet therapy to correct cranial deformities in infants.
- Read how a pair of custom foot orthotics is helping a teacher compete in marathons around the world.
Winter 2007 - The ABCs of AFOs
- Discover the different variations of ankle foot orthoses and their features.
- Learn how improvements in C-Leg technology give patients a more natural gait.
Spring 2006 - Pediatric Orthotic Patient Management
- Learn how Mary Free Bed manages the care of its pediatric orthotic patients.
- Read about the recent prosthetics presentation that was given to Midwest orthopedic residents.
Winter 2006 - New Technology
- See how Mary Free Bed prosthetists are incorporating Ossur Iceross Seal-In Liners into their practice, providing added comfort and stability for amputees.
- Read about the services that Mary Free Bed Orthotics & Prosthetic outreach clinics offer.
- Learn how Mary Free Bed employees are continuing their education and expanding their credentials.
Fall 2005 - The OrthoSEAT Program
- Read how Mary Free Bed responded with innovation and creativity to a patient’s unique wheelchair request.
- Read about the Russian health care professionals who recently visited Mary Free Bed.
Spring/Summer 2005 - Spinal Research Orthotist Visits Mary Free Bed
- Read about nationally recognized research orthotist, Thomas Gavin, CO, who hosted an on-site training session in spinal orthotics.
- Learn about the new prosthetic and seating technology at Mary Free Bed.
- Get updates on Mary Free Bed staff.
Winter 2005 - Stance Control Knee/Ankle/Foot Orthoses
- Read about improvements to stance control prosthetic knee joints.
- See what is new in prosthetic and seating technology and how the OrthoSEAT program is leading the way.
- Read the latest updates on Mary Free Bed staff.
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