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Now Available: 2025 SPS Footwear Catalog
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Now Available: 2025 SPS Footwear Catalog

We are excited to share that the 2025 SPS Footwear Catalog is now available! This curated selection of shoes has been evaluated and chosen by our team of expert Certified Pedorthists (C. Peds). Each offering was selected based on clinical consensus to ensure optimal functionality and a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and performance. 

The Clinical Minute: College Park Icon
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The Clinical Minute: College Park Icon

Welcome to The Clinical Minute! In this episode, Manager of Clinical Education Sam Brouillette, CP, CFo, covers the Icon microprocessor knee by College Park. 

GAO Report Overview & Connecting Patients to Care with the Amputee Coalition
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GAO Report Overview & Connecting Patients to Care with the Amputee Coalition

On this episode of The O&P Check-in: an SPS Podcast, Ashlie White, MSHLS, MA, and Olivia Keller from the Amputee Coalition join us to discuss patient advocacy and their plans for 2025. Ashlie serves as the Amputee Coalition’s Chief Strategy and Programs Officer, and Olivia serves as the Public Policy Manager  

The Clinical Minute: Juzo Dynamic Compression Arm Sleeves
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The Clinical Minute: Juzo Dynamic Compression Arm Sleeves

Welcome to The Clinical Minute! Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, is back to provide a quick overview of Juzo Dynamic Compression Arm Sleeves.

Trips, Stumbles, and Falls Prevention with Dr. Wong
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Trips, Stumbles, and Falls Prevention with Dr. Wong

On this episode of The O&P Check-in: an SPS Podcast, we spoke with Dr. Christopher Kevin Wong, PT, PhD, MS, about fall prevention. Dr. Wong is a Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine at Columbia University.

Bariatric Prosthesis Options Available for Patients 350 lbs and Above
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Bariatric Prosthesis Options Available for Patients 350 lbs and Above

At SPS, we often receive questions about supporting patients in the 350+ lbs weight range, and while there are limited options in the industry, we wanted to make it a little easier to find a prosthetic foot, knee, or component. 

Encouraging Scoliosis Bracing Compliance
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Encouraging Scoliosis Bracing Compliance

On this episode of The O&P Check-in: an SPS Podcast, we chatted with Bryan Malas, MHPR, CO, about increasing scoliosis patient confidence and bracing compliance. Bryan is the Director of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Department at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and an Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. 

 

What You Need to be Aware of: Trends Shaping the Future of O&P
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What You Need to be Aware of: Trends Shaping the Future of O&P

In this episode of The O&P Check-in: an SPS Podcast, we spoke with O&P Insight’s Vice President and General Manager, Lesleigh Sisson, CFo, CFm, and Senior Manager, Clinical Affairs, Curt Bertram, CPO, FAAOP about the trends shaping the O&P industry, from reimbursement to consolidation. 

Ottobock Expands its Taleo Family with the New Taleo Adapt Foot
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Ottobock Expands its Taleo Family with the New Taleo Adapt Foot

With the launch of the Taleo Adapt Hydraulic ankle foot, the Taleo family now offers a comprehensive range of carbon foot options for active individuals. 

Critical Medicare Update for Clinicians: Expanding Coverage for Lower Limb Prosthetics
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Critical Medicare Update for Clinicians: Expanding Coverage for Lower Limb Prosthetics

Effective September 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will implement expanded coverage for lower limb prosthetics, particularly affecting higher-functioning knee systems and K2 functional-level prosthetic users.