American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.(ABC) - the national certifying and accrediting body for O,P&P.

Alexandria, VA
Joined June 2011
Amputee makes outlandish prosthetic legs to raise awareness. Is his cat scratching post leg the best of all? bit.ly/4z3HJX3
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Sparkling from head to toe, amputee Cynthia Cheak becomes a key face of Valkyries' 'Ballhalla' crowd bit.ly/4sioiHp
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9 Clever Halloween Costumes for Amputees bit.ly/4ec1xz9
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Your ideas could spark the next great POP conversation! We're looking for innovative ideas, unique perspectives, and meaningful conversations to feature in our POP Talks webinar series during POP Month this March. Submit your ideas by November 1! bit.ly/4ihVU58
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How former Sheriff's Office K9 "Ace" got new prosthesis after being shot bit.ly/4dPIQB1
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Across the US, many amputees never receive physical therapy, before or after being fitted with their first prosthesis. That gap inspired a virtual coaching program designed to help amputees build strength, confidence, and mobility from wherever they live. bit.ly/4jk1C76
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23 people gathered for the inaugural Adaptive Sports Day where people with limb loss worked with prosthetists and coaches before taking part in adaptive movement activities and on-field football drills. bit.ly/4eBSEif
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Upper-Limb Bone-Anchored Prostheses: Real-World Use, Coordinated Care, and Timing Decisions bit.ly/4s4NYap
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Research project led by UNK graduate receives $300K to advance antimicrobial prosthetic liners bit.ly/3UtXCH5
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Over the next week Fall CPM Exams will take place. We are rooting for everyone taking the exams!
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From battling insurance to challenging inaccessible swimming pools, Sarah Wall learned what it takes to keep pushing when the systems meant to provide access fall short. bit.ly/4in7StN
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Did you know that continuing education increases retention? Just another reason to make sure that you and your fellow certifees are up to date on your CEs! bit.ly/4B7X75R
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Have a great idea for a POP Talk? We want to hear it! We're on the hunt for fresh perspectives, timely topics, and engaging ideas for our POP Talks webinar series during POP Month in March. Submit your idea by November 1! bit.ly/4ihVU58
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Residual Limb Warmer Wins Assistive Technology Award bit.ly/4yQgn6J
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Paralympian Ezra Frech explains why he deliberately wears an ‘unstable’ prosthetic leg on DWTS bit.ly/4zkhhbs
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Utah Bionic Arm Enters First Home Trial bit.ly/4xYXM7b
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You’re Invited! Join the Amputee Coalition for a VIP Virtual Premiere of SEBCM’s “Not Medically Necessary” bit.ly/4yt6MlX
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Quad Amputee Mary Telstad is Painting Her Way Into a New Life bit.ly/4i4GZuo
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Meet a scientist who "strives to develop technology that enhances the patient-prosthetist relationship" bit.ly/4jGHvjv
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Over the next two weeks Written and Simulation Exams will take place around the country. Good luck to all taking the exams!
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