This seminar will provide physical therapists, physicians and other healthcare workers an overview of the functions and benefits of prosthetic knees and Stance Control KAFOs. The course includes lecture and patient case study/demonstration. BBQ Lunch and wine tasting will be served after the course. CEUS Awarded 4. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Course Objectives (Prosthetics) Describe the key phases of the gait … Read More
Spectrum 1st Annual Company Retreat a Success!
This last weekend, all Spectrum O&P staff came together at Lake Siskiyou Resort in Mt. Shasta California. Spectrum has offices all the way from Coos Bay,OR to Santa Rosa ,CA. Spectrum Employees enjoyed team building activities and getting to know each better. This was a great way for our Spectrum Family to come together as one. Thank you to all … Read More
The Benefits of Walking Everyday
We have all heard the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, and this is a very helpful way of reminding us to eat healthier. Did you know that walking 30 minutes a day helps keep the weight away? A recent study conducted at Duke University, showed that the minimum daily requirement of exercise to prevent weight … Read More
Spectrum O&P and Ottobock Technology Event
Spectrum O&P of Chico is partnering with Ottobock for an exciting and informational night. We’re making pushing for the right product easier. Join us for an exciting event highlighting all the latest upper and lower limb prosthetic and orthotic technology. Great products, quality outcomes and powerful stories will make your decisions easier. Space is limited, so register today. Spectrum O&P, … Read More
Inspirational Person of the Month-March/April 2016
Our inspirational person of the month is 8 year old Lauren of Spanaway, Washington. Lauren was born with PFFD (Proximal femoral focal deficiency), a congenital defect in which variable portions of the superior end of the femur are reduced or absent. Due to this condition her parents decided amputation was the best choice at 14 months old and she received her first prosthesis at 16 months. Lauren recently received a new running flex leg during the Ossur Nike event last March. Among … Read More
Save the Date!
Spectrum invites you to participate in our Prosthetic Performance Clinic on April 16th. This will be a great opportunity for you to work with Prosthetists, Physical Therapists, and Industry Experts to maximize the use of your prosthetic. This clinic is open to everyone, and will benefit amputees at any level of ability. Come join the fun from 12:00 to 5:00, … Read More
Inspirational Person of the Month: Justin Williams
Justin Williams, CPO is our new practitioner at Spectrum’s 2nd Medford office located on Murphy Road across the street from Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Last week he traveled back to Hospital Loma De Luz in Balfate, Honduras for his 2nd medical mission trip there together with an orthopedic surgeon, a neurosurgeon, an anesthesiologist, a physical therapist, an x-ray/cast tech, and 2 nurses. Honduras is … Read More