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Pedorthics
March / April 2012
Volume 44 , Issue 2
Features
10 | Overview of Casting Techniques
By Kim Nicoll , BSc ( Kin ), C . Ped Tech ( C )., C . Ped ( C ) As pedorthists , we know that a cast ’ s quality determines how successful the foot orthosis will be in alleviating the client ’ s symptoms .
16 | Casting Confusion ? What to Know Before the Dye is Cast
By Séamus Kennedy , C . Ped . One of the most frequent questions that I am asked during an in-service on foot orthotics is , “ What kind of cast do you prefer ?” I have given presentations to many different groups : pedorthists , orthotists and prosthetists , podiatrists , and physical therapists , and yet this same question always comes up .
22 | Medicare Advantage Plans : Information That You Need To Know
By Dean Mason , C . Ped ., OST , BOCO , CO , BOC Pedorthist In addition to the traditional fee for service plans that we are all familiar with , Medicare offers what are known as Medicare Advantage ( MA ) plans , otherwise known as Medicare HMOs .
24 | Pedorthic Association of Canada ’ s Position Statement on Casting Techniques for Custom Foot Orthoses
Provided by Pedorthic Association of Canada Custom Foot Orthoses ( CFOs ) are an essential element used by pedorthists to relieve foot pain related to biomechanical misalignment of the feet and lower limbs .
26 | Excitement Exceeds Evidence ! Ready-Made vs . Custom Rockers
Reported By Shane Hayes , C . Ped . Cinderella bursts through your door , happy as a lark because her pain went away shortly after she purchased magic , glass “ rocker ” slippers from your facility .
34 | HHS Announces Intent to Delay ICD-10 Compliance Date
The U . S . Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS ) announced on February 17 , 2011 that it will initiate a process to postpone the date by which certain health care entities have to comply with International Classification of Diseases , 10th Edition diagnosis and procedure codes ( ICD-10 ).
Departments
6 From the President
8 From the Executive Director
32 Industry News
34 Reimbursement & Coding News
38 Pedorthic Education
40 Marketplace
41 Products & Services
44 Advertiser Index
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