Peter Buffington, CPO/LPO
Peter says, "Have you head about the HiFi?"

"This is a great improvement on traditional socket designs. It does a superior job of locking onto the skeleton, not just the limb, for greater control of the prosthesis."

Learn more.
Questions for Peter about the HiFi?
Socket - Comfort and Control
Above Knee Amputee Ali McWeeny in a HiFi Interface (Socket)
Above Knee Amputee Ali McWeeny in a HiFi Interface (Socket)

Prosthetic Technology - Not Just About "Fancy Feet" 

High-Fidelity Prosthetic Socket
High-Fidelity Prosthetic Socket
Documentation Corner

All prescriptions for prostheses should include a K Level designation and an ICD 10 code for the amputation.

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Calendar
June 22, 2016
Prosthetic Overview
Cedar Crest Rehabilitation

June 26, 2016
Central Park
NY, NY
Peter says, "This is a great morning in central park and a chance to see some impressive disabled athletes in action!" 

June 28, 2016
Evidence-Based Rehabilitation
Atrium at Wayne

July 19, 2016
Transfemoral Prosthetics
St. Josephs at Paterson

September 8-11, 2016
AOPA
Boston, MA
Healing the Children NJ
35th Anniversary Gala and Awards Banquet.

Congratulations to all the honorees!

Sr. Jane Frances Brady receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award, Jonathan & Tijana HItchon receiving the Partnership in Caring Award, Dr. Lloyd Gayle receiving the Sue Tiger Memorial Award, Dana Robinson-Grim receiving the Jhansi Chowdary Nurse of the Year Award and the Sisters of Christian Charity receiving the Sergio Award!

See all the photos on the HTCNJ facebook page.
They did it!

Right to left.
Peter Buffington, CPO/LPO and Doug Buffington at the finish of the Long Branch 1/2 Marathon in April.

Next up!
The Achilles International 14th "Hope and Possibility Run" in Central Park. This NYC event brings together athletes with disabilities and able-bodied athletes in a celebration of running. Cash prizes, free t-shirts for kids and more, promises a great morning in the park. 

Prosthetics & Orthotics for Therapists ™
Continuing Education Series

The purpose of our Prosthetics and Orthotics for Therapists™ continuing education course series is to provide continuing education credits for therapists in New Jersey by presenting courses on various aspects of upper and lower extremity prosthetics. Cost Effective. There is no cost. You can't get more cost effective than that!
 
Need to schedule your next course? Call the office at 201-785-9944
Here's what some of our attendees had to say...
Lower Extremity Prosthetics Functional Level Prediction and Outcome Measurement
Instructor Peter Buffington, CPO, LPO
"Excellent Presentation!"
02/25/2016
Transtibial Prosthetics
Instructor Peter Buffington, CPO, LPO
"Contained both experience and research."  02/11/2016
Prosthetic Overview
Instructor Peter Buffington, CPO, LPO
"Excellent class."
02/04/2016
Prosthetic Overview
Instructor Peter Buffington, CPO, LPO
"Thank you - can't wait for the next one!" 01/07/2016
 
Prosthetic Series  
1. Prosthetic Overview  
2. Transtibial Prosthetics  
3. Transfemoral Prosthetics
4. Lower Extremity Prosthetic Functional Level Prediction & Outcomes Measurement
5. Upper Extremity Prosthetics
6. Lower Extremity Prosthetic Gait Training
7. Lower Extremity Prosthetic Gait Deviations
8. Partial Foot / Symes / Knee Disarticulation / Hip Disarticulation
9. Microprocessor Controlled Knees
10. Prosthetics & Dermatology
11. Upper Limb Prosthetic Outcomes
 Orthotic Series
1. Lower Extremity Orthotics Overview: Part One
2. Lower Extremity Orthotics Overview: Part Two
3. Upper Extremity Orthotics Overview
4. Spinal Orthotics Overview
5. Orthotic Clinical Decision Making: Ankle Foot Orthoses
6. Pediatric Orthoses
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