Podcasts about pedorthics

In this episode, Anna Cook, an orthotic and prosthetic resident at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, Minnesota, takes on hosting duties. She's joined by Steve Fletcher, CPO, Director of Professional Credentialing for the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc., to discuss ABC's move to require dual certification for future practitioners. They delve into the historical decisions leading up to this change, which began with an increase in educational requirements and later included combined educational programs. They also cover the shift to combined residencies and board exams, the rationale behind these changes, and the impact on current and future residents. Steve highlights key dates and timelines for these new requirements, emphasizing the importance of planning ahead. The conversation also addresses the evolving nature of the profession and how the new dual certification will offer flexibility and efficiency in responding to demands, without compromising the ability to specialize.   O&P Rising is produced by Association Briefings.

Whether you're are already using AI tools in your practice or never even considered it, you won't want to miss this episode! We sat down with Katie Janiszewski, CPO, Startup Director for Shasta County Economic Development Corp. in Northern California and one of the heads of AI implementation for Eqwal Group, a global prosthetics and orthotics patient care services provider. Katie shares her wealth of knowledge and experience using AI at her practice and explains how other practitioners and practices can greatly benefit from it as well. 

Get to know ABC's Board President, Rick Babcock, as he reflects on his 30+ years in the profession. Learn how volunteerism has benefited his career and life and what he's looking forward to most during his presidency.

We speak with Greg about what Pedorthics are, what they do, and how they are different than a podiatrist.

Hear more about our OP&P Career Awareness Initiative and efforts to make the profession POP in the eyes of students everywhere. Plus, learn how you can get involved!

Are you a Kinesiologist interested in Pedorthics? Did you know you can combine your Kinesiology degree with a diploma in Pedorthics? In this epsiode, we talk with Brandon Nethercott and learn about his journey into become a kinesiologist, the importance of exercise in addition to orthotics and what he has learned from managing people.Brandon is a Registered Kinesiologist and Canadian Certified Pedorthist working out of Toronto, Ontario. Brandon completed his kinesiology degree in 2013 at Western University. After graduation he completed his diploma in Pedorthics and has more recently, in 2018, become an R.Kin. Brandon works as the the Regional Director of Align Custom Fit Footwear & Footcare. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Podcast Connecting Kinesiologists This podcast was made to learn about Kinesiologists in different areas of work and learn about their journey. The goal of the podcast is to get a conversation going about how Kinesiology can be used in different areas of work. Each episode we will bring on a new guest with lots of experience as an R.Kin and listen to their unique perspective. As kinesiology grows as a profession it is important to learn about how other Kinesiologists are changing their practice, moving into different positions or working with other professionals. Video Available On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnCf3tY7V7E&ab_channel=MakingKinnections?sub_confirmation=1

Want to learn more about the exciting projects and activities ABC is taking on to help support the O,P&P profession? Join us as we sit down with ABC Executive Director, Cathy Carter to get the inside scoop!

Tony explains how his experiences and relationships have fueled his passion for volunteerism and leadership and what it’s really like being the Board President for a national credentialing board.

As humans, we often underestimate how important bipedal movement is to our lives. And according to recent Pedorthics program graduate and Kinesiology alumnus Ashley Njeru, there is much we can do to prioritize its wellbeing. And as hosts Liam Clifford and Viki Tellios learn more about lower limb health, orthotics, and orthopaedics, it becomes clear that this is something we should be taking more seriously. The conversation that follows is one that emphasizes the challenges of treating patients in a pandemic, how a graduate degree prepares one for the workforce, and why it is important to move forward figuratively and literally. Recorded on October 28th, 2020 Full video available on YouTube Produced by Laura Munoz BaenaTheme song provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot

Are you well versed on the Scope of Practice for your credential? On this episode, we highlight the top five things everyone should know about staying within their scope. ABC’s Director, Clinical Resources, Steve Fletcher CPO, LPO, joins Jim for a little game of Scope of Practice True or False. Listen in to play along!

We're connected to our electronic devices now more than ever. Join ABC's Marketing Team as they share easy strategies for using digital marketing to promote yourself or your business and tips for staying connected to your patients. Listen in as the team focuses on social media, digital badges, websites and search engine optimization.

Cathy Carter, ABC's Executive Director, joins Jim to discuss ABC's latest updates and actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jim gets the scoop from ABC's Director of Clinical Resources about important changes to the ABC Code of Professional Responsibility including new and expanded instruction on terminating a patient relationship, providing patient records, soliciting patients and illegal discrimination and harassment.

This is BIG! Important and exciting changes have been made to ABC's continuing education program requirements. Jim sits down with ABC Director of Recertification Services, Michelle Gleeson, to learn what those changes are and how they affect ABC's credential holders. This is one episode you don't want to miss!

Resident Code Expert and ABC's Director of Clinical Resources, Steve Fletcher, CPO, walks us through the Code of Professional Responsibility highlighting important requirements, example violations and key processes. As an ABC credential holder, you must abide by the Code, but do you know what it says? Think of this as your Code Cliff Notes!

Discover a whole new way to look at your continuing education requirements as host, Jim Lawson, breaks everything down you need to know and offers up some CATchy ways to remember how it all works!

In Episode 054 of the D&D Fitness Radio podcast, we sit down with pedorthist, Sean MacMillan to talk about orthotics, choices around footwear and the foot itself. As both Don and Derek have relatively flat feet, they were more than interested in Sean’s opinion on the need for orthotics and the plight of the flat-footed. We discuss innovations in orthotics over the last several decades, as well as the differences in foot types and individual preferences. We pepper Sean with questions about frequency of orthotic use, changing between different shoe types, sports and even going bare-footed for some activities. Additionally, we talk about shoe selection for different types of feet and activities. Sean MacMillan graduated from the University of Calgary in 1994, and began working in the field of Pedorthics in 1996. Sean competed in Track and Field at a Varsity level for 4 years. An Achilles rupture in 2001 necessitated a switch from weekend warrior to coaching. He worked for several years developing and implementing a sprint program for the Kelowna Track and Field team, working with several university and provincial level athletes. In 2003, he was named a National Team coach for the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Dublin Ireland.Sean’s Pedorthic experience began in a technical shoe store in Calgary in 1992, fitting shoes for the orthotist who worked on site. After graduating from University he began his pedorthic apprenticeship with Kintec Orthotics attaining his Certified Pedorthic Technician and Certified Pedorthist designations quickly taking on management of the Surrey satellite clinic. He enjoys all areas of Pedorthics including gait analysis, biomechanical assessment, orthotic fabrication, shoe modification and custom orthopaedic shoes. In 2007, he completed a 120 hour course on Custom bootmaking in central Oregon. Sean is actively pursuing his Master Craftsman designation while working with other members of the Honourable Cordwainer’s Company (A non-profit, educational Trade Guild of bootmakers and shoemakers.)For more information on Sean MacMillan, you can follow him via the links below:Website: https://www.orthoquestpedorthics.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/orthoquest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orthoquestpedorthics/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Orthoquest_PedThe D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 054 of the D&D Fitness Radio podcast, we sit down with pedorthist, Sean MacMillan to talk about orthotics, choices around footwear and the foot itself. As both Don and Derek have relatively flat feet, they were more than interested in Sean’s opinion on the need for orthotics and the plight of the flat-footed. We discuss innovations in orthotics over the last several decades, as well as the differences in foot types and individual preferences. We pepper Sean with questions about frequency of orthotic use, changing between different shoe types, sports and even going bare-footed for some activities. Additionally, we talk about shoe selection for different types of feet and activities. Sean MacMillan graduated from the University of Calgary in 1994, and began working in the field of Pedorthics in 1996. Sean competed in Track and Field at a Varsity level for 4 years. An Achilles rupture in 2001 necessitated a switch from weekend warrior to coaching. He worked for several years developing and implementing a sprint program for the Kelowna Track and Field team, working with several university and provincial level athletes. In 2003, he was named a National Team coach for the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Dublin Ireland.Sean’s Pedorthic experience began in a technical shoe store in Calgary in 1992, fitting shoes for the orthotist who worked on site. After graduating from University he began his pedorthic apprenticeship with Kintec Orthotics attaining his Certified Pedorthic Technician and Certified Pedorthist designations quickly taking on management of the Surrey satellite clinic. He enjoys all areas of Pedorthics including gait analysis, biomechanical assessment, orthotic fabrication, shoe modification and custom orthopaedic shoes. In 2007, he completed a 120 hour course on Custom bootmaking in central Oregon. Sean is actively pursuing his Master Craftsman designation while working with other members of the Honourable Cordwainer’s Company (A non-profit, educational Trade Guild of bootmakers and shoemakers.)For more information on Sean MacMillan, you can follow him via the links below:Website: https://www.orthoquestpedorthics.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/orthoquest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orthoquestpedorthics/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Orthoquest_PedThe D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

Jim gets the inside scoop from long-time ABC surveyors Dave and Kathy Edwards on what they've encountered on their many facility accreditation onsite surveys. From the most commonly missed standards, most popular resources and insider tips, this pair shares a treasure of information about surveying every type of facility.

Jim interviews ABC accreditation compliance experts, Christine Szymanski and Kyle Sins to discuss the essential information and resources needed for successful compliance with ABC's Accreditation Standards. Get great info and advice straight from the horse’s mouth! Listen to more ABC CredCast episodes.

Privileging can be a powerful resource for ABC credential holders, but it is important to understand what it is, what it isn't, who can be privileged and what kind of supervision is needed. Join host, Jim Lawson as he interviews ABC's Clinical Resource Director, Steve Fletcher on this sometimes confusing topic. 

Dr. Joshua Bailey (Current President of the Virginia Physical Therapy Association-VPTA) comes onto HET Podcast to share his perspective being involved within the VPTA. Josh shares insight regarding how the VPTA operates, what being the president entails, pros and cons of being the president, top issues that VPTA is working on, membership, and much more! VPTA Email Address: vpta@apta.org  VPTA Website: http://vpta.org/  Virginia Physical Therapy Association Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/myvpta/  Virginia Physical Therapy Association Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/VPTA_Tweets  APTA's Page on Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS):  http://www.apta.org/MIPS/  PT in Motion Article on CMS Physician Fee Schedule and MIPS: http://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2018/11/02/FinalPFSAndQPP/?_zs=1I59a1&_zl=neRI5  Rehab Associates of Central Virginia Website: https://racva.com/  Josh's Evaluation and Treatment of the Foot and Ankle Online Course and DVD: https://www.healthclick.com/courses/examination-and-treatment-of-the-foot-and-ankle-online-continuing-education-course.php  Josh's Advanced Evaluation and Treatment for the Functional Rehabilitation of the Foot & Ankle Course through North American Seminars: https://www.healthclick.com/courses/foot-and-ankle-examination-and-treatment-evidence-based-continuing-education-course.php  Josh's Interview on the PT Talker Podcast: http://pttalker.com/2011/04/foot-ankle-expert-josh-bailey-dpt-joins-pt-talker-on-our-100th-episode/  The PT Hustle Website: https://www.thepthustle.com/  Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice: www.passtheptboards.com    HET LITE Tool: www.pteducator.com/het    Anywhere Healthcare: https://anywhere.healthcare/ (code: HET)   Biography: Joshua A. Bailey - PT, DPT President And CEO Partner, Rehab Associates Of Central Virginia Physical Therapist Specialist Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Board Certified Pedorthist Board Certified Strength And Conditioning Specialist Dr. Bailey received both his BS in Exercise Physiology, and his BS in Health Education from Virginia Tech. He holds a Degree in Pedorthics from Northwestern University, and both a Masters of Physical Therapy, and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University. Dr. Bailey is a Licensed Physical Therapist, Board Certified Pedorthist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and he is also a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. His post graduate training has focused on orthopedic manual therapy with an emphasis on evaluation and treatment of foot and ankle dysfunctions and orthotic fabrication. His emphasis in the clinical setting is treatment of foot and ankle pain as well as sport performance. Dr. Bailey is President and Chief Executive Officer of Rehab Associates. In addition to Dr. Bailey's responsibilities with Rehab Associates, he serves as Adjunct Faculty at Shenandoah University – Physical Therapy program, Adjunct Faculty at Liberty University – Athletic Training program, Adjunct Faculty at Lynchburg College Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Adjunct Faculty at Jackson Clinics Residency Program in Physical Therapy, and is a Faculty Member for North American Seminars – teaching nationally on “Advanced Evaluation and Functional Treatment of the Foot and Ankle” and “Evaluation and Treatment of the Foot and Ankle: Beyond the Textbooks.” He participates as a sideline Physical Therapist for Rustburg and Brookville High Schools and consults with several collegiate level athletic programs. Dr. Bailey has published numerous manuals regarding foot and ankle disorders and has recorded a differential diagnosis DVD for foot and ankle disorder which is sold within the medical field. Phone: 434.237.6812 Fax: 434.237.6814 Email: josh.bailey@racva.com Location: Physical Therapy Lynchburg | Timberlake Specialization: Biomechanical analysis, running assessment, sports medicine, foot and ankle pain, post-op rehab of lower extremity injuries, orthotic prescription and fabrication.    

An article from The  January 2018 O&P Edge monthly magazine for the prosthetics, orthotics, pedorthics, and allied healthcare professionals. Written by Erin Cammarata - president and owner of CBS Medical Billing and Consulting. She can be contacted at erin@cbsmedicalbilling.com.

Today Skip is talking to pedorthist and owner of Foot Dynamics, Jeff Jacobs. Jeff began his career as a Pedorthist in 1989 and became certified after attending the Pedorthics training program at the Orthotics and Prosthetics Center at Northwestern University Medical School. Today Jeff and Skip are talking about what you need to consider when you purchase shoes and what kind of shoes are going to keep your feet in the best shape.Read More →