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Winnipeg P&O is committed to offering the highest quality of service, to each individual patient and their specific needs. Our Clinical staff are all members of Orthotics Prosthetics Canada and adheres to their standards. Check our blog to know about Prosthetic and Orthotic related updates.
WinPO Blog
1M ago
Nick Leclerc recently joined the WinPO team under somewhat unique circumstances, having the perspective of a person with an amputation while working in the industry. We wanted to take this opportunity to spotlight Nick and his experience. 1. How did you become a person with an amputation? I was born with Spina-Bifida and had a club foot for n ..read more
WinPO Blog
3M ago
Individuals with diabetes have an increased risk of amputation, most often that being a lower limb amputation. You might be asking yourself, ‘what is diabetes?’ There are two types of diabetes, a smaller percentage of people are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, typically when they are a child, teen or young adult. It comes quickly when the body ..read more
WinPO Blog
7M ago
It’s no secret that any type of amputation will change your life. Just like anything in your life, it is up to you on how you handle it and what type of attitude you will have around the situation. We understand that is easier said than done so we wanted to provide you with some ideas that might help. These ones might not work for you, the import ..read more
WinPO Blog
7M ago
A career in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics is a well-respected profession within the medical field. It can be a little overwhelming to understand what path to take to best reach your goal of becoming a Certified Prosthetist or Orthotist. If you are interested in exploring this further, we are here to help answer some of your questions and give you th ..read more
WinPO Blog
7M ago
When a person with an upper limb amputation uses a prosthesis; there are typically three styles of prostheses to choose from: passive, body-powered, or myoelectric. The goals and abilities of a person with an upper limb amputation will help to determine the style of prosthesis that they receive. A passive prosthesis has a lower level of func ..read more
WinPO Blog
7M ago
There are many different types of suspension systems that are used to suspend a prosthesis. The suspension system of a prosthesis is a crucial factor in the design of a prosthesis. The suspension is how the socket is held to the residual limb. Good suspension will improve control of the prosthesis, limit movement within the prosthesis and decreas ..read more
WinPO Blog
7M ago
When did you become an amputee? I was first diagnosed with a degenerative small vessel disease called Buergers Disease effecting mostly my hands and feet in my early 20’s (I’m now 59) after losing a finger due to gangrene, and progressively losing several more fingers the disease started to progress to my toes. Approximately 20 ye ..read more
WinPO Blog
7M ago
There are many reasons why your loved one could have undergone an amputation or has a scheduled amputation. Whether it is from an accident or a disease such as cancer or diabetes, the important thing is to support them and be there for them when they need you. If you are the only caregiver to someone who has just had an amputation, there will ..read more
WinPO Blog
7M ago
A service animal, typically a dog, is trained to assist a person who has a disability. Technically any animal can be a service animal as long as they are trained to assist the individual with everyday tasks. No matter what type of animal, they must be certified by accredited schools and/or training program. They can be trained by an individual but ..read more
WinPO Blog
7M ago
What is your role at Winpo and when did you join the team? SA: I immigrated to Canada in September 2006 and within two weeks I joined WinPO team as a resident in orthotics. Currently I am working as a registered technician in Orthotics. On my first visit to WinPO I was interviewed in the first hour in the morning and in the 2nd hour, I was an ..read more