Written by Mark Profeta
Monday, April 19, 2010 5:22:54 PM
Well here I am 3 weeks from graduation and what an experience it has been. Looking back at the last two years it amazes me that I could learn so much in that span, but I still have much more still to learn. But by looking back I did realize that...
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Written by Mark Profeta
Saturday, March 27, 2010 9:25:18 PM
This past week our class was doing the
check socket fitting for our
Transradial (Below Elbow) prosthetic project. But, instead of doing a figure of 8 harness with a hook terminal device we had the pleasure of fitting a
myoelectric courtesy of Otto...
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Written by Mark Profeta
Friday, March 12, 2010 3:32:52 PM
Today is the opening ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Paralympic games in Vancouver and I am excited to see how the United States does this year. But, being a big hockey fan, I cannot wait to follow the U.S. sledge hockey team at this year’s...
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Written by Mark Profeta
Sunday, February 21, 2010 11:29:51 PM
It has been quite the busy couple of weeks for me. Between studying for multiple exams including my senior capstone test, which is an exam on everything I have learned about during the whole
orthotics and
prosthetics program, and searching for a...
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Written by Mark Profeta
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:57:48 PM
This week in lab our class completed our first big project of the semester, a mock
upper extremity prosthesis with a figure of 8 harness. It was a good experience to feel what it is like to use the harness and how to set it up for maximum...
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Written by Mark Profeta
Monday, February 1, 2010 1:26:57 PM
This past winter break I was fortunate enough to be able to go home to Buffalo for the holidays. I know Buffalo does not seem as appealing as Florida to most people in the middle of winter but going back to Buffalo allows me to go snowboarding,...
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Written by Mark Profeta
Friday, January 22, 2010 1:09:21 AM
Last week was the start of my final semester in my O&P education. Now graduation is just around the corner, but it is not yet time to start celebrating since there is still plenty to learn. Up until now most of the curriculum...
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Written by Mark Profeta
Thursday, January 14, 2010 3:58:42 PM
Hi everyone on 360 O&P and welcome to my blog. This being my first blog here I just want to introduce myself to you and let you know what I’ll be writing about. First off, you are probably wondering who I am and why I am writing this blog, which ...
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