Heritage Medical Equipment, LLC

Bay Orthopedic Earns CEUs

 

 

Anthony Cappa, Harry Watnik, and Brad Smith participated in Heritage Medical's "Bracing the Arthritic Knee" course last week.  The presentation examined the the Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon's (AAOS) Position Statement on Knee Bracing, and the AAOS Full Treatment Guideline for Knee Osteoarthritis.

Bracing the Arthritic Knee dissects the contradiction in the two publications and also makes recommendations on how practitioners can help increase referrals for unloader knee braces.  Further, the presentation explains how to choose the right knee brace for the right patient.

"I never knew that each of Townsend's knee braces were designed with specific patients in mind."  Brad Smith said.

As a bonus, on top of earning 2.5 ABC approved CEU's, Harry Watnik was measured for a free custom knee brace.  Harry is a DH that plays first base and outfield in a hardball league.  Harry is looking to boost his .586 slugging percentage and hopes the knee brace will help.  

Contact Heritage Medical to schedule a presentation for your facility.

Thanks to the daughter of a local prosthetist, AMP1 will return!

 

AMP1 Basketball is the first and only official stand-up basketball league for amputees.  It started as many stories in our industry begin.  Two amputees looking for competition and a place to play created something from nothing.  Founders, Scott Odom and Tyler Hyatt took their love for the game of basketball and passion to help others and built a team.  Their team of amputees now travels around the United States playing able-bodied athletes.  

The AMP1 players come from all over the country.  That is how our friend and local prosthetist, Marc Werner, became involved.  Marc explains, "I was asked by one of my patients who is on the team to help with practices and a game when AMP1 came to Mattituck.  I was excited to be part of it!"

Werner continued, "Because the team comes from all over the country their Prosthetists can't join them.  I helped by making adjustments to their prosthesis, tweaking alignments and making minor repairs.  I even participated in the practices when they needed a middle-aged white guy who can't jump or shoot well."  Marc is being modest - he is a dunk-adelic prosthetist with mad ups and an all day wet J!  POW!

Marc is owner of Long Island O&P based in West Babylon, NY.  When asked about his future with AMP1, he replied, "I will continue to offer my support to AMP1 Basketball because they are a great group of guys who for various reasons happen to be amputees.  They have huge hearts and the courage to play against able bodies players." 

It turns out the apple does not fall far from the tree on the East End of Long Island.  Marc's charming and lovely daughter Celia was quick to follow in her father's footsteps.  Celia Werner is a junior at Shoreham High School.  She is as kind as she is sweet, and is gladly helping to plan for the return of AMP1 to Long Island in March of 2011.  Thanks to Celia AMP1 is coming to Shoreham High School.   

Practice hard Wildcats.  The last time AMP1 was in your neighborhood they took it to the Tuckers in a 49-46 come from behind victory.  This team is not to be underestimated.  

Great job Marc and Celia!  Your efforts are noticed, appreciated, and hopefully replicated. 

 

 

Regency Associates Earns CEUs

Al Junior, Joan-Marie, Al Senior, Lynn, Shannon, and Carmen - Regency Associates 

 

 

It was an exciting day for Regency Associates.  While earning CEU's for participating in a "Bracing the Arthritic Knee" course, a fax came through announcing that Regency Associates passed their accreditation.  Congratulations!

Lynn and Al Berotti, a husband and wife team recently opened Regency Associates, a DME store on Long Island.  Their business is really a family affair.  Their son, Al Jr fits braces while his wife Joan-Marie handles accounts receivable.  Lynn explained that, "I always tell my son that if a man wants to get his bills paid, he has to put his wife in charge of collecting the money!"   

Earlier this summer Lynn and Al drove to a two day course on bracing in Pennsylvania.  Considering their time and expense, they were disappointed in what they came away with.  "It seemed we were the only ones who wanted to learn anything.  Everyone was interested in getting out early.  Even the people presenting the material."  Lynn said about the experience.

After finishing the Heritage Medical course, Al commented, "we learned more in our office than we did on the road."  Thanks Al.  And thank you Regency Associates for your time and participation.  Heritage Medical wishes you luck and success with your new business.

Bracing the Arthritic Knee is a course that provides information about arthritis knee braces.

 

Eastside O&P Enjoys CEU Course

Rolando Feliciano, Ray Chaput, and Bill Powers enjoy CEU's in their office. 

Heritage Medical recently presented the course, "Bracing the Arthritic Knee" to practitioners at Eastside Orthotics & Prosthetics.  

Attendees earned 2.5 ABC Approved Scientific Credits.  Doug Ey, co-owner of Eastside O&P commented that the course, "should be worth 3-4 credits...it is a wealth of info deserving of such CEUs".

Bill Powers said that the course was "well presented and easy to follow".

"Bracing the Arthritic Knee" examines the contradiction in recommendations offered by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons about an arthritis knee brace.  Also choosing the correct brace for pathologies, insurance restrictions, and patient types are discussed.  It is a comprehensive examination of the questions and concerns surrounding knee braces for osteoarthritis.

Please contact Heritage Medical if you are interested in having "Bracing the Arthritic Knee" presented at your facility.  The course is also available as a Webinar.