The Positive Outcomes podcast provides a space for those in the P&O community to discuss topics that matter. From new technologies, concepts and procedures, to inspirational stories Positive Outcomes keeps clinicians and technicians alike in the community up-to-date.
Episodes
Aug 25, 2022
Aug 25, 2022
14 min
In this episode, Jeff Newell is back from #OPC2022 and talks to Jesse Cornell of Biodesign, Black Octopus and Simply P&O to discuss diversifying opportunities within the P&O community!
Learn more about the following products:
Biodesign and Simply P & O = http://biodesign.ca/
Black Octopus = https://www.blackoctopusltd.ca/
Jul 28, 2022
Jul 28, 2022
23 min
In this episode, Jeff Newell sits down with adaptive sports advocate Lynda Chyzyk to discuss her active lifestyle for so many years despite being an amputee!
Learn more about the following products:
Proteor Freedom Quattro Knee = www.proteorusa.com/freedomquattro
Blatchford US Elan IC = www.blatchfordus.com
Jul 14, 2022
Jul 14, 2022
31 min
In this episode, Benoit Lebrun of TechMed3D stops by and talks to Simon Beals about how 3D scanning is more important to the P&O community than ever!
Learn more about the products TechMed3D develops for use by P&O professionals at www.techmed3d.com.
Jun 30, 2022
Jun 30, 2022
26 min
In this episode, Alejandro Babin Contreras of the Prim Group sits down with Simon Beals to talk about evolving the treatment and management of spinal issues!
Learn more about Prim’s family of spinal devices at www.international.prim.es/product-category/spine/.
Jun 2, 2022
Jun 2, 2022
11 min
In this episode, Jeff Newell sits with patient advocate Geoffrey Morphew to discuss his recovery from a life changing workplace accident!
Learn more about the following products:
- CoApt Complete Control GEN 2 = www.coaptengineering.com
- Steeper USA Espire Pro elbow = www.steeperusa.com
- COVVI Nexus Hand = www.covvi.com/
May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022
17 min
In this episode, OPC President Linda Laakso and Vice-President Scott Hedlund return and sit with Jeff Newell to discuss volunteering in OPC!
For more information on what OPC offers the P & O community, visit the organization's website at www.opcanada.ca.
May 5, 2022
May 5, 2022
18 min
In this episode, Simon Beals speaks with Loren Shubert – P & O Program Head at BCIT - to discuss bridging the gap from classroom to the facility for graduates!
Learn more about the BCIT P & O program at www.bcit.ca/programs/prosthetics-and-orthotics-diploma-full-time-7100diplt/.
Apr 7, 2022
Apr 7, 2022
13 min
In this special episode, Jeff Newell sits with tower runner, model and body positive advocate Valerie Hirschfield to discuss how her life and the many activities she has done as a transfemoral amputee!
Learn more about the Lindhe Xtend products at www.lindhextend.com.
Mar 24, 2022
Mar 24, 2022
32 min
In this episode, Darren Smith of Allard USA stops by and talks to Simon Beals about improving bio mechanical function in a patient using a Dynamic AFO!
Learn more about Allard USA’s family of DAFOs at www.allardusa.com/products/foot-drop-afos.
Mar 10, 2022
Mar 10, 2022
13 min
In this episode, Jeff Newell speaks with Cascade Orthopedic Supply President Jeff Collins to discuss how OrtoPed and Cascade are overcoming challenges with the supply chain, and what is in store for 2022!