Heritage Medical Equipment, LLC

Long Island Lightning

Coach Gerry Fleming Inspires The Team

The Long Island Lightning is looking for players and support.  Through basketball, this team teaches physically disabled youth, ages 7 to 21, to become as enabled as possible.  This is a fun, structured, and easy-to-learn atmosphere for kids to meet friends and learn team work.  The hard work they put into this team is intended to build charachter and teach perserverance.

Gerry Fleming a CPO from Westchester volunteers as a coach, mentor, and role model.  "This a great team, with great kids", he said.  "I'm proud to be their coach."  Gerry is a 34 year veteran of the sport.  "It's a lot fun and a great experience travelling with the players."

Gerry's teams have travelled all over the country to compete.  They've played in cities like Baltimore, Richmond, Houston, Seattle, and Denver.  In 2005 the Long Island Lightning went to San Jose, California to be crowned National Champions!

The Long Island Lightning has a "Varsity" and "Prep" team.  Christopher Bacon, President of the Greater Long Island Wheelchair Athletic Club explains, "We will work as a team to prepare all the children in the club to play at the next level. For our prep kids, we will prepare them for the faster game at the varsity level, and for our varsity kids, prepare them for the college experience. Our expectation is that all the kids in this program attend college, the opportunities are in place, we will help guide them there. 

The Greater Long Island Wheelchair Athletic Club is currently looking for players, volunteers and support.  Please contact:  President - Christopher Bacon president@gliwac.org

Great job guys!  Keep up the great work!

 

More Good Billing News

Also effective July 1st, 2012 are two extra diagnosis codes:

For Knee Orthotic base codes: L-1830, L-1832, L-1834, L-1844, L-1845, and L-1846 two diagnosis codes have been added:

733.81 / 733.82 - Malunion of fracture - nonunion of fracture

905.4 - Late effect of fracture of lower extremities

This means post-op braces, OA knee braces, and functional knee braces can be used to treat slow-healing and/ or non-healing fractures.  

L-2755 Has Returned!

Townsend Design is reporting that effective July 1st, 2012 Medicare will begin allowing the use of L-2755 on custom knee orthotics with base codes of L-1844 and L-1846.  In NY and NJ that means $118.09 in additional reimbursement dollars.  

Kurt Townson, Townsend Design's National Sales Manager, said, "This is HUGE for Townsend and opens up reimbursement doors that have been closed for the past three years."

This is just one more reason to use Townsend Unloader Knee Braces and ACL Knee Braces.

L-2755 

Long Description: ADDITION TO LOWER EXTREMITY ORTHOSIS, HIGH STRENGTH, LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIAL, ALL HYBRID LAMINATION/PREPREG COMPOSITE, PER SEGMENT, FOR CUSTOM FABRICATED ORTHOSIS ONLY

Hi Fiona!

Fiona Jean Weber

Just when you think babies can't get any cuter, here comes Fiona jean.  She is the granddaughter to a very proud Jim Weber, and daughter to an even prouder Jimmy Weber.  Mama and baby are healthy, happy, and at home.  Congratulations Webers! 

 

 

 

Arm Sling

All arm slings are not the same.  A padded strap makes a huge difference.  The arm sling is going to support the entire weight of your arm.  The pressure of that support will be borne on the opposite shoulder and your neck.  Straps can get irritating quickly - that is why a soft strap is so important.

Also slings get dirty - so you want one that hides wear and tear and that can be laundered.   

Are you an orthopedic clinic or hospital looking for an inexpensive arm sling for your patients?  Are you a concerned parent looking for a pediatric arm sling?  

Heritage Medical Equipment offers a wide variety of arm slings at reasonable prices.  Just ask for discounts and clinic pricing.

info@heritage-medical.com

800-762-9605

 

 

Orthotic Use in PTTD Lecture Today!

1pm today Heritage Medical Equipment will be presenting the course "Orthotic Use in Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction" at the NYSAAOP in Albany.

We will discuss several studies relating to orthotic use to treat PTTD, we will compare a few different treatment modalities, and also cast up to four practitioners for custom Townsend Design Premier Ankle Braces.

Audiences have laughed, they've cried, - they say the presentation is better than Cats.

NYAAOP - Albany 2012

 

JIm Cavanagh is at Albany, where are you?  And don't say Leipzig.  Today started the annual meeting for the 2012 New York State Chapter of American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists.  Cybertech Medical and Heritage Medical Equipment are excited to announce the release of the new Protege L-0637 back brace.

"It's a new L-0637 PDAC approved LSO.  This brace is completely modular," explained Cavanagh, "it takes you from pre-op, initial post-op, to a rehab progression step down system."  WOW!

This brace has removeable anterior, posterior and lateral panels.

"it is a complete continuum of care for the patient."  Cavanagh said.  "This a great brace for a great meeting."  

 

Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow often times is treated with a tennis elbow brace.  This is a conservative treatment for a condition called lateral epicondylitis, also called golfers elbow.These elbow braces work best when applied before the pain starts - so wear your brace before stepping on the tennis court or golf course.  These elbow braces help prevent the swelling that causes your elbow pain.  Putting this type of elbow brace on after the pain sets in is a lot like putting on a helmet after getting hit in the head.

Supplier pricing, terms, retail packaging, and discounts are available.  Please contact Heritage Medical Equipment:  info@heritage-medical.com  (800)762-9605 

Pediatric Elbow Hyperextension Brace

The pediatric hyperextension elbow brace is an elbow brace deisgned specifically for children.  Many doctors and clinics try to fit extra small adult elbow braces on kids - we can do better.  This elbow brace comes in five pediatric sizes.

Hyperextension is controlled with the crossing straps, and the neoprene provides circumferential warmth and compression.  The neoprene is covered in cool comfortable nylon to help protect sensitive skin.  

Clinics and brace fitters, please contact Heritage Medical Equipment for supplier pricing and terms.  info@heritage-medical.com  (800)762-9605.

New Treatment for Carpal Tunnel

NIght splints are often prescribed as a treatment option for carpal tunnel.  These wrist braces are designed to position the wrist while sleeping.  Are your fingers numb when you wake up in the morning?  A carpal tunnel brace may help.

This low profile carpal tunnel brace is a new design.  It is open and airy - perfect for summer weather.  This brace will allow patients suffering from carpal tunnel to type, hold a cup of coffee, and work with limited interference.

Click here if you are a patient and you want to buy a carpal tunnel brace for yourself.

If you work at an orthopedic practice, O&P facility, or dme supplier please contact Heritage Medical Equipment for supplier pricing.  info@heritage-medical.com  (800)762-9605.