The Bill Miller Blog
Named after Bill Miller, the founder and inventor of the Boston Brace, who had two great passions in his life – innovation and compassionate care for patients.
By reading these blog posts you will learn more about conditions including scoliosis, plagiocephaly, and lower limb and neuromuscular conditions, including technological advancements, treatment options, and how Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics is working to improve the lives of the people we serve. Bill's spirit lives on here.
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The first time Michael O’Hearn won an alpine skiing medal he slept with it for months. Peculiar? Maybe. But by all accounts, the freckle-faced 16-year-old shouldn’t be standing on a mountain, let alone skiing down one.
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At Boston O&P, we love our jobs and we love our families. This Valentine's Day we celebrate two couples that found a way to combine the two.
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When your child is diagnosed with plagiocephaly, it’s natural to be worried. Fortunately, there’s really nothing to be worried about! Not only is plagiocephaly easily treated, it should be a smooth, trouble-free experience for you and your child. Here are some common concerns that you can cross off your worry list.
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Part 7 of 7: Having the right fit is crucial in making sure your scoliosis brace is comfortable and effective. In this post, we focus on myths about the fit of your scoliosis brace.
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Part 6 of 7: As you learn more about bracing, you're likely to hear some misconceptions about the process. In this post, we focus on more myths that those new to bracing might hear.
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Part 5 of 7: Being told you need to wear a brace can be overwhelming, but if you have the right information, it doesn't have to be. In this post, we focus on some myths that those new to bracing might hear.
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Part 4 of 7: In this post, we examine myths we often hear from people and families who are living with scoliosis, and provide information to support a better understanding of scoliosis and scoliosis bracing.
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Part 3 of 7: In this post, we focus on one of the biggest issues for families facing scoliosis treatment—cost and insurance—and share the truth behind some of the most common misconceptions.
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