Common Terms Word AK AFO Alignment Amputation Amputee Traumatic Amputation Bilateral BE BK Cadence Congenital limb deficiency CPO Disarticulation Distal Doffing Donning ECG Edema Endo Exo FO Gait training HKAFO HO Interface KAFO KO Liner Lower extremity Occupational therapy PPAM Patella Peripheral vascualar disease Phantom pain Phantom sensation Phantom limb Physical therapy Pistoning Prosthesis Prosthetist…
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) World-class sprinter, first-time triathlete, competitive cyclist, marathon runner—the partnership of Challenged Athletes Foundation and Össur has helped amputees add these remarkable titles to their resumes. Through grants, training, prosthetics, and equipment needs, the sole partnership opens doors every day for athletic greatness. No matter your physical challenge, age, sport, level or ability, if your goal…
Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) Education is equally as important as athleticism when it comes to pursuing a Life Without Limitations®. Which is why Ozark Prosthetics and Orthotics and various vendors supports the efforts of the ACA, a national non-profit formed in 1989 to offer continued education, mentoring, peer support and consumer advocacy. Össur a major vendor in the…
Taking Care of your Limb Care of the residual limb: It is important to examine your skin often. Clean the residual limb in lukewarm water every night. Use a moisturizer that the medical team has recommended (such as Clean and Simple from Össur) and leave the moisturizer on the skin overnight. If possible, don’t use the prosthesis again…
Fitness & Health Bob Gailey Robert S Gailey, PhD, PT is an Associate Professor at the University of Miami, School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy, where he has taught, practiced clinically and conducted research for the past 20 years. He has a joint position with Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center as a health science researcher. He has authored…
Get Involved Ozark Prosthetics and Orthotics is made up of passionate, ambitious people eager to help those who live with disabilities. Our corporate motto, Helping People Live Everyday Lives, is much more than a marketing slogan. It is a vision that we share as a dedicated and caring organization. We believe that as a leading orthotic and prosthetic…
