Heritage Medical Equipment, LLC

Continuing Education - New Course Approved

The ABC approved a new Heritage Medical Equipment CEU Course:  Orthotic Use in Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction.  

Live Presentation:  2 Scietific Credits

Webinar:  1.5 Scientific Credits

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is one of the most common problems of the foot and ankle. It occurs when the posterior tibial tendon becomes inflamed or torn.  This often results in flatfoot.  Most patients can be treated without surgery, using orthotics and braces.

This presentation analyzes recent scientific studies surrounding the use of orthotics as treatment options for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.  The live presentation will include a casting for a Premier Ankle Brace - paying special attention to heel posting.  A sample will be built by Townsend from the cast.  

Heritage Medical Orthotic & Prosthetic Continuing Education Courses 

 

Pac Rim 2012

Paul Chryst and Kurt Towson are at the 2012 Pac Rim Meeting in Honolulu.  Where are you?  The USISPO Pacific Forum for Rehabilitation is going on right now!  The exhibit hall overlooks the pool, and the attendees are in floral prints and shorts - not a jacket and tie to be seen.  This is orthotic and prosthetic continuing education at its finest.

 

 

Survey Results are in for PTTD Brace!

 

 

This video is about the custom Premier Ankle Brace and the difference it makes in the lives of people suffering with foot pain, specifically posterior tibial tendonitis.  Foot & ankle pain relief can be achieved!  The Premier Ankle Orthosis may be the solution you're looking for.  Studies have shown that orthotic intervetion for posterior tibial tendon insufficiency coupled with physcial therapy can reverse the effects of flat foot (flat feet) conditions.

 

Carmen the Little Lamb

 

Dean Barrett, CPO and manager of a Hanger facility in Grass Valley, CA doanted his time, expertise, and ingenituity to help Carmen, the little lamb pictured above.  This new patient will be with Barrett for years to come.  Though the prosthesis is designed to accommodate for growth, like humans, she will need multiple legs until she reaches adulthood.

Carmen broke her leg only days after being born.  The leg didn't heal and eventually became infected.  She hobbled around for weeks until being taken to UC Davis where she received two surgeries and rehabilitation.  The leg could not be saved and that is when Barrett offered his assitance.

Carmen is now residing at Animal Place, a sanctuary for farm animals located in northern California.  Great job Dean and everyone at UC Davis and Animal Place!  The world needs more people like you in it.

US ISPO Pacific Rim 2012

It's not too late!  The Pac Rim orthotic and prosthetic conference will be in the HIlton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu from January 22nd to January 25th.  Hawaii is a great place to expand your network of professional contacts and learn about the latest advances in orthotics, prosthetics, physical medicine, and physical therapy.  Heritage Medical Equipment will be there.  Will you?   

Elbow Contracture Management

Can orthopedic devices be used to treat elbow contractures?  You bet.

An elbow contracture brace can restore flexion and lost range of motion with a continuous passive stretch.  Adjustable dials lock the arm in a desired position that applies a mild stretch to the elbow joint.  These elbow braces are comfortable and effective.

This brace is approved for L-3760.