Re: helix
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Re: helix
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I went to the Virtual-gait site and saw a picture of an AFO version. Are
there any pictures of a KAFO helix or double helix version?
It's my understanding that Jean Paul Nielsen isn't with Oregon Orthotic
Systems as of a few years ago. I did take the OOS course from him (which I
was impressed with), my company hosted a seminar he gave, and I provided some
OOS orthoses to my clients and they do a good job for the proper candidates,
(addressing rotational deformities in the transverse plane.) I am guessing
that the helix system is a new venture by Mr. Neilsen, likely utilizing the
corrective principles used in the OOS, perhaps with different materials.
I never heard why Mr. Neilsen left OOS, but I did learn form the course he
taught and appreciated his role in sharing his expertise on with his
colleagues. Perhaps his new marketing strategy is a result of his experience
with OOS.
I appreciated the well-wordede posts by both Ralph Nobbe and Karen Steele,
but got a kick out of Bob McCullough's more off the wall remarks.(not
always PC, but you don't have to wonder what he's thinking!)
I agree we should get past egos (ours and other's) and see what can be
learned to benefit the folks we're in this profession for.
Randy McFarland, CPO
Fullerton,CA
there any pictures of a KAFO helix or double helix version?
It's my understanding that Jean Paul Nielsen isn't with Oregon Orthotic
Systems as of a few years ago. I did take the OOS course from him (which I
was impressed with), my company hosted a seminar he gave, and I provided some
OOS orthoses to my clients and they do a good job for the proper candidates,
(addressing rotational deformities in the transverse plane.) I am guessing
that the helix system is a new venture by Mr. Neilsen, likely utilizing the
corrective principles used in the OOS, perhaps with different materials.
I never heard why Mr. Neilsen left OOS, but I did learn form the course he
taught and appreciated his role in sharing his expertise on with his
colleagues. Perhaps his new marketing strategy is a result of his experience
with OOS.
I appreciated the well-wordede posts by both Ralph Nobbe and Karen Steele,
but got a kick out of Bob McCullough's more off the wall remarks.(not
always PC, but you don't have to wonder what he's thinking!)
I agree we should get past egos (ours and other's) and see what can be
learned to benefit the folks we're in this profession for.
Randy McFarland, CPO
Fullerton,CA
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“Re: helix,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/214368.