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Peter Buffington, CPO/LPO
Peter says, "Looking for a book recommendation? Try ' The Running Dream."
 

'The Running Dream' by Wendelin Van Draanen, allows readers to better understand the emotions surrounding a traumatic amputation.

We highly recommend this book to anyone who has an opportunity to work with people who have a physical disability.

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Questions for Peter?
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) systems are a newer technology being used as an alternative to AFOs to assist patients with a foot drop.

This video shows how the Walk Aide FES system works and provides real life examples of patients walking with and without the FES system.

The following link provides an overview of Functional Electrical Stimulation, particularly when used for patients with Multiple Sclerosis. FES devices tend to work particularly well in patients with MS. 

Learn more about FES.
Documentation Corner

Medicare does not consider a prescription as part of the clinical documentation. 

Any justification,or explanation about the medical necessity of a device must be included in the clinical notes of the prescribing physician.

Have questions? Need more details or information?
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Calendar
September 8-11, 2016
AOPA
Boston, MA

November 8-11, 2016
NJAAOP
Atlantic City, NJ
Prosthetics & Orthotics for Therapists ™
Continuing Education Series

The purpose of our Prosthetics and Orthotics for Therapists™ continuing education course series is to provide continuing education credits for therapists in New Jersey by presenting courses on various aspects of upper and lower extremity prosthetics. Cost Effective. There is no cost. You can't get more cost effective than that!
 
Need to schedule your next course? Call the office at 201-785-9944
Here's what some of our attendees had to say...
Lower Extremity Prosthetics Functional Level Prediction and Outcome Measurement
Instructor Peter Buffington, CPO, LPO
"Excellent Presentation!"
02/25/2016
Transtibial Prosthetics
Instructor Peter Buffington, CPO, LPO
"Contained both experience and research."  02/11/2016
Prosthetic Overview
Instructor Peter Buffington, CPO, LPO
"Excellent class."
02/04/2016

Prosthetic Overview
Instructor Peter Buffington, CPO, LPO
"Thank you - can't wait for the next one!" 01/07/2016
 
Prosthetic Series  
1. Prosthetic Overview  
2. Transtibial Prosthetics  
3. Transfemoral Prosthetics
4. Lower Extremity Prosthetic Functional Level Prediction & Outcomes Measurement
5. Upper Extremity Prosthetics
6. Lower Extremity Prosthetic Gait Training
7. Lower Extremity Prosthetic Gait Deviations
8. Partial Foot / Symes / Knee Disarticulation / Hip Disarticulation
9. Microprocessor Controlled Knees
10. Prosthetics & Dermatology
11. Upper Limb Prosthetic Outcomes
Orthotic Series
1. Lower Extremity Orthotics Overview: Part One
2. Lower Extremity Orthotics Overview: Part Two
3. Upper Extremity Orthotics Overview
4. Spinal Orthotics Overview
5. Orthotic Clinical Decision Making: Ankle Foot Orthoses
6. Pediatric Orthoses
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