Candidacy
Lane Ferrin
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Collection
Title:
Candidacy
Creator:
Lane Ferrin
Text:
Our area has similar problems, though not as severe. One suggestion that
has helped us is to follow the guidelines that the VA used many years ago;
that is to declare a person a candidate if they can ambulate (hop) walk with
a walker 25 feet or so without a prosthesis. Obviously there are situations
where the need for a transfer prosthesis outways other considerations, but
being vocal with PTs and Dr.s about this guideline should help you in the
long run.
Good luck!
Lane Ferrin CP
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>Subject: OANDP-L Digest - 2 Jun 2000 to 3 Jun 2000 (#2000-149)
>Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2000 00:04:20 -0400
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> 1. just not a candidate for a Px
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has helped us is to follow the guidelines that the VA used many years ago;
that is to declare a person a candidate if they can ambulate (hop) walk with
a walker 25 feet or so without a prosthesis. Obviously there are situations
where the need for a transfer prosthesis outways other considerations, but
being vocal with PTs and Dr.s about this guideline should help you in the
long run.
Good luck!
Lane Ferrin CP
>From: Automatic digest processor < <Email Address Redacted> >
>Reply-To: Orthotics and Prosthetics List < <Email Address Redacted> >
>To: Recipients of OANDP-L digests < <Email Address Redacted> >
>Subject: OANDP-L Digest - 2 Jun 2000 to 3 Jun 2000 (#2000-149)
>Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2000 00:04:20 -0400
>
>There is one message totalling 42 lines in this issue.
>
>Topics of the day:
>
> 1. just not a candidate for a Px
>
>
Citation
Lane Ferrin, “Candidacy,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 7, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/214729.
