Proposed Changes!
Lower Limb Prosthesis Policy 
Medicare just released a dramatic proposal to change lower extremity prosthetic coverage, with the potential to have a devastating impact on all amputees, not just Medicare beneficiaries (since most private insurance companies follow Medicare policy):

Just some of the "highlights" of what this could mean for amputees:

-Elimination of coverage elevated vacuum suspension
-Elimination of coverage for many modern dynamic response feet if the patient uses a cane for balance
-Strict rehabilitation requirements
-More doctor appointments
-Long delays in prosthetic care


Please fill out the online form if you have comments or concerns about the changes.

You may also email your comments BY AUGUST 31st - to the Medicare contractors.
Well done Toni! 
Way to Get up and Go!

 
Utah amputee's running legs returned after going missing on NYC train
KSL.com - Natalie Crofts
Photo Credit Hunter Woodhall

NEW YORK CITY -A double-amputee runner from Utah raced to find his running blades before a national track meet after the prosthetics went missing on a New York train.

 

Hunter Woodhall, a track star from Syracuse High School, is traveling on the East Coast for the National Junior Disability Championships in New Jersey. Sometime during an hour and a half ride from Stamford, Connecticut, to Grand Central Station in New York City on Saturday, his running blades went missing.

 

After four days of searching, Woodhall reported early Tuesday afternoon on Twitter that the prosthetics were turned in to law enforcement. He plans to pick them up at Grand Central Station.  READ MORE

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Davidson Prosthetics & Orthotics  

 

June 23rd - Olde Knox Commons  

Upper Extremity Orthotics Overview

 

June 24th - Phoenix Physical Therapy and Wellness 

Upper Extremity Orthotics Overview

 

June 30th - Saylor Physical Therapy 

Upper Extremity Orthotics Overview

 

July 7th - University Place Nursing and Rehabilitation  

Orthotic Clinical Decision Making AFO

 

July 9th - Gentiva Health Services  

Orthotic Clinical Decision Making AFO

 

July 28th - Brian Center - Mooresville

Upper Extremity Orthotics Overview

 

August 5th - Healthy at Home 

Lower Extremity Orthotics - Part Two Overview

 

August 12th - Lake Norman Rehabilitation Transtibial Prosthetics Overview

 

August 18th - Carolinas Rehabilitation Northeast Spinal Orthotics Overview

 

Owens Carolina Orthotic & Prosthetic Network

 

July 29th - Carolinas Medical Center Main  

Spinal Orthotics Overview

 

"The instructor was very knowledgeable and entertaining. She presented an in depth look at the various options of orthotics/ prosthetics that may be applied in a rehab setting. She provided extra time to answer any questions following her presentation." Eric Ford, PT, Saylor
Instructor: Mollie Matthews, CPO, Lower Extremity Orthotics, Part Two

Mollie Matthews, CPO

Prosthetics & Orthotics for Therapists
Continuing Education for the therapy community
Have you started your series yet?

The purpose of our Prosthetics and Orthotics for Therapists™ continuing education course series is to provide continuing education credits for therapists in North Carolina 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 series? 

Call the office at 704-765-9837.

 

Prosthetic Series
(Courses are taught in the following order)

 

1. Prosthetic Overview 
2. Transtibial Prosthetics 
3. Transfemoral Prosthetics
4. Prosthetics & Dermatology
5. Upper Extremity Prosthetics
6. Revolutionary Prosthetic Advances
7. Lower Extremity Prosthetic Gait Training
8. Lower Extremity Prosthetic Gait Deviations
9. Partial Foot / Symes / Knee Disarticulation / Hip Disarticulation
10. Microprocessor Controlled Knees
11. Lower Extremity Prosthetic Functional Level Prediction & Outcomes Measurement

Orthotic Series
(Courses are taught in the following order)

1. Lower Extremity Orthotics Overview: Part One
2. Lower Extremity Orthotics Overview: Part Two
3. Upper Extremity Orthotics: An Overview
4. Spinal Orthotics: An Overview
5. Pediatric Orthotics: An Overview
6. Clinical Decision Making: AFO's
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From Head to Toe
At Davidson P&O we've got you covered!

We provide a full range of prosthetic and orthotic services. Let us know how we can help you. 

  • Below Knee Prosthetics
  • Above Knee Prosthetics
  • Upper Limb Prosthetics
  • Microprocessor Knees
  • Vacuum Suspension Systems
  • Custom Foot Orthotics
  • Rehab and Functional Knee Bracing
  • Spinal Bracing
  • Ankle & Foot Orthoses
  • Fracture Bracing
  • Walkaide™
  • Diabetic Shoes and Inserts
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