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Listen-in for the latest developments in the orthotics and prosthetics industry. In this series, we unpack trends and discuss news from this tight-knit community of O&P professionals. From patient care, technology, best practices and regulations, we share what you need to stay current. Join hosts Brendan Erickson and Jacki Green for a new episode bi-monthly. Disclaimer: The views, information and opinions expressed during "The O&P Check-In: An SPS Podcast" podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Southern Prosthetics Supply, its affiliates, or their employees. SPS is not responsible for, and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the podcast series available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute medical or other professional or business advice or constitute the provision of any service.The "The O&P Check-In: An SPS Podcast" podcast series is available for private, non-commercial use only. Any other use of the podcast series or its content is prohibited without the expressed written approval of SPS.

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    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

Listen-in for the latest developments in the orthotics and prosthetics industry. In this series, we unpack trends and discuss news from this tight-knit community of O&P professionals. From patient care, technology, best practices and regulations, we share what you need to stay current. Join hosts Brendan Erickson and Jacki Green for a new episode bi-monthly. Disclaimer: The views, information and opinions expressed during "The O&P Check-In: An SPS Podcast" podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Southern Prosthetics Supply, its affiliates, or their employees. SPS is not responsible for, and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the podcast series available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute medical or other professional or business advice or constitute the provision of any service.The "The O&P Check-In: An SPS Podcast" podcast series is available for private, non-commercial use only. Any other use of the podcast series or its content is prohibited without the expressed written approval of SPS.

    Empowering Patients with Education | Leslie Green, MA, MA, MA, MA, MSW, Ed.S, Hanger Clinic

    Empowering Patients with Education | Leslie Green, MA, MA, MA, MA, MSW, Ed.S, Hanger Clinic

    Access to educational resources and support groups are vital for patients experiencing limb loss. In this episode, Hanger Clinic’s Director of Patient Advocacy and Education Leslie Green chats with us about ways to empower patients acclimating to limb loss.  
    Discover Balanced Amputee: Wellness and Educational Communities
    Connect with Leslie on Linkedin.
    Listen and subscribe to Leslie’s podcast: A Daily Dose of Orange Juice
    Many thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Trulife! Explore the Trulife 4040 Harper Bra. 
     
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    The O&P Check-in is a bi-monthly podcast featuring the latest orthotics and prosthetics news, trends, best practices, regulations and policies. Designed for O&P professionals, join Brendan Erickson and Jacki Green as they interview guests and share the latest advancements in the industry. 

    • 30 min
    Inventory Management and O&P Purchasing with Michael Shanks, Snell Prosthetics & Orthotics

    Inventory Management and O&P Purchasing with Michael Shanks, Snell Prosthetics & Orthotics

    We are very excited to welcome Director of Purchasing & Inventory, Michael Shanks! With over 8 years of experience managing purchases for Snell Prosthetics & Orthotics’ 10 locations, we chat with him about how he ensures clinicians and patients have what they need to succeed. 
    Learn more about Snell Prosthetics & Orthotics. 
     Many thanks to this episode’s sponsor, WillowWood! Explore WillowWood’s Fiberglass META Shock X today. 
     
    View the SPS Pediatric Shoe brochure. 

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    The O&P Check-in is a bi-monthly podcast featuring the latest orthotics and prosthetics news, trends, best practices, regulations and policies. Designed for O&P professionals, join Brendan Erickson and Jacki Green as they interview guests and share the latest advancements in the industry. 

    • 30 min
    What to expect at an O&P Residency Program with Anne DuBois, LPO, CPO | OPC Prosthetic Centers

    What to expect at an O&P Residency Program with Anne DuBois, LPO, CPO | OPC Prosthetic Centers

    This week on the O&P Check-in: an SPS Podcast, Anne Dubios, LPO, CPO, talks about what graduates can expect during their residency at OPC Prosthetic Centers. Listen-in for tips on how to prep for residency interviews and more.

    Learn more about OPC Prosthetic Centers
    Available residencies are available on OPRESCAS
    Connect with Anne on LinkedIn

    Many thanks to this episode's sponsor, WillowWood! Click here to explore the Fiberglass META Shock X. 

    View SPS' 2023-2024 Pediatric Shoe Brochure

    Visit spsco.com
     
    Also, email us! 
     
    The O&P Check-in is a bi-monthly podcast featuring the latest orthotics and prosthetics news, trends, best practices, regulations and policies. Designed for O&P professionals, join Brendan Erickson and Jacki Green as they interview guests and share the latest advancements in the industry. 

    • 27 min
    What is the Starfish TMR Procedure? With Dr. Bryan Loeffler | OrthoCarolina

    What is the Starfish TMR Procedure? With Dr. Bryan Loeffler | OrthoCarolina

    This week, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Bryan Loeffler, a dual fellowship-trained surgeon at OrthoCarolina. Specializing in the entire spectrum of hand and upper extremity disorders, Dr. Loeffler has experience in complex elbow conditions and peripheral nerve injuries. 
    We’re excited to chat with him today about the starfish procedure, a groundbreaking targeted muscle reinnervation surgery to help partial hand amputees regain individual digit control of a prosthetic device.
    Connect with Dr. Loeffler on LinkedIn 
    Send a question to OrthoCarolina by emailing amputee@orthocarolina.com 
    Learn more about his work at OrthoCarolina 
    Discover and support Arms for All 
     
    Register for SPS Clinical Education Days!

    Visit spsco.com
     
    Also, email us! 
     
    The O&P Check-in is a bi-monthly podcast featuring the latest orthotics and prosthetics news, trends, best practices, regulations and policies. Designed for O&P professionals, join Brendan Erickson and Jacki Green as they interview guests and share the latest advancements in the industry. 

    • 34 min
    Driving Innovation at the 2023 AOPA National Assembly

    Driving Innovation at the 2023 AOPA National Assembly

    We’re gearing up for the 2023 AOPA National Assembly in Indianapolis, on September 6-9! Five members of the Assembly Planning Committee joins us to discuss which sessions they are looking forward to the most and the exciting changes that sets this assembly apart from previous years. 
    Learn more about the 2023 AOPA National Assembly.
    Connect with the AOPA Planning Committee team on LinkedIn:  
    ·        Tina Carlson, CMP, AOPA’s Senior Director, Education and Meetings
    ·        Kimberly Hanson, Co-chair of the Assembly Planning Committee’s Business Workgroup
    ·        Brad Mattear, CPA, LO, CFo, Co-chair of the Assembly Planning Committee’s Technical Workgroup
    ·        Tyler Klenow, MBA, MS, LPO, CPO, Co-chair of the Assembly Planning Committee’s Clinical Workgroup
    ·        Joanna Kenton, MHP, LPO, CPO, FAAOP, Assembly Planning Committee Co-chair
     
    Be sure to visit SPS at booth 501 to enter to win a JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth Speaker! 


    Many thanks to this episodes sponsor, Trulife! Discover the Seattle Skride K3/K4 prosthetic foot on spsco.com. 
     
    Shop SleevSaver, our newest SPS SupplierAdvantage partner today.

    Visit spsco.com
     
    Also, email us! 
     
    The O&P Check-in is a bi-monthly podcast featuring the latest orthotics and prosthetics news, trends, best practices, regulations and policies. Designed for O&P professionals, join Brendan Erickson and Jacki Green as they interview guests and share the latest advancements in the industry. 

    • 30 min
    Dealing with Missed Appointments with John Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)

    Dealing with Missed Appointments with John Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)

    Northwestern Medicine Associate Professor John Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D) chats with Brendan and Jacki about the challenges of missed appointments. Tune in to learn how to best adapt to schedule changes. 
    Learn more about John’s work at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
    Connect with John on LinkedIn. 
     
    Many thanks to this episodes sponsor, Knit-Rite! Explore Knit-Rite’s AFO Socks today. 
     
    Create an SPS University account. 

    Visit spsco.com
     
    Also, email us! 
     
    The O&P Check-in is a bi-monthly podcast featuring the latest orthotics and prosthetics news, trends, best practices, regulations and policies. Designed for O&P professionals, join Brendan Erickson and Jacki Green as they interview guests and share the latest advancements in the industry. 

    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

O&P Podcast Listener ,

Great podcast for O&P

A great podcast that will keep us up to date on what’s happening in our industry! Looking forward to more episodes.

Liz Hillen ,

A unique O&P podcast

This is a great idea! It’s like having the SPS O&P Xpress Magazine in audio format. Brendan and Jacki are fun to listen to and pulled together a great amount of interesting content. I’m excited to listen to the next episode!

SPSspb ,

Great way to stay informed

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