Meet Our Dynamic Staff – David Whitehead

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Every employee at Dynamic has gifts and talents that make them unique and valued here at Dynamic.  Meet one.

David Whitehead contributes to Dynamic Orthopedics as a Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician.  Here is an article that was written about his uniqueness in 2012.

http://fitbyraphael.com/losing-a-leg-gaining-success-the-power-of-i-can/

As the article states, he has been motivated to pursue power lifting for his own focus and well being with the additional by-product of motivating those around him!  Today, he has achieved being a 6 time world champion by the World Natural Powerlifting Federation (WNPF) and currently holds 2 WNPF World Records.  Dave is a powerhouse in other ways too, as he also plays on the Palm Beach Tigersharks Sled Hockey team.

We often ask around here, “Are you Dynamic?”  For Dave, the answer is a resounding YES! 

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How can a patient get braces covered?

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With the many changes of insurance policies, reimbursements, exclusions to policies, high deductibles and coinsurance, it is often a topic of conversation as to whether the necessary prosthetics and orthotics will be covered.  Here are other options for patients that are unable to get their insurance to reimburse for equipment needs.  See bottom of page for insurances accepted by Dynamic Orthopedics.

Early Steps

Early Steps provides assistance to families of infants and toddlers up to the age of 3 years old with developmental disabilities or delays.

Broward 954-728-1083                                   West Palm 561-882-6426

Hope for Mobility

Hope for Mobility provides financial assistance for persons with developmental disabilities and special needs to get needed equipment.  There is an application process that can be accessed here:

http://hope4mobility.org/need-help/

United Healthcare Children’s Foundation Grant

This is a grant with an application process.  Follow this link to know criteria to be considered.

https://www.uhccf.org/apply-for-a-grant/is-my-child-eligible/

Care Credit

We accept Care Credit.  It is a way to use a credit card for Healthcare needs.  This allows a convenient monthly payment over a maximum of 6 months with no interest if payments completed within this timeframe.

https://www.carecredit.com/faqs/

Insurances accepted by Dynamic Orthopedics (updated Feb 2018)

Aetna

Aetna Better Health of Florida

Ambetter

Amerigroup

Best Choice Plus – Broward Health

Better Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Community Care Plan (T19 & T21)

Early Steps Program (Broward & West Palm)

Freedom Health

Humana

Magellan Complete Care

Medica

Medicaid

Medicare

Memorial Health System Plans

Molina Healthcare

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Broward

Orchid Medical

Ped-I-Care

Preferred Care Partners

Prestige

Simply Healthcare

Southern Health Network

Staywell/Wellcare

Sunshine State Healthcare

Tech Health

Tricare Standard & Prime

We also accept all PPO plans of other insurance companies as an out of network provider

 

 

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Wheelchair Basketball for Kids

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We are excited to announce the first practice for wheelchair basketball is going to be Sunday, Dec 3rd! 

This is a joint effort of Dynamic Orthopedics, Memorial Adaptive Sports and the Sharks adult wheelchair basketball team.  We have collaborated to bring this sporting outlet for kids together.  There is no other ongoing sporting activity like this for kids in the South Florida area with physical disabilities.  The benefits of socialization, exercise and self confidence are rewarding to the player and the family!  Luis Amaro has been playing wheelchair basketball for over 15 years himself and has the desire to help coach this newly forming team.  Also, we have volunteers that include Nova DPT Students who are motivated to come alongside these kids in support during practices.  The team will fall under the nonprofit of the Fort Lauderdale Sharks.

So now you are asking how you can be involved in this amazing opportunity?  I’m glad you asked!  Choose one or ALL of the following:

  • If you are age 5-16 years old, come out and play!
  • If you have a child age 5-16 years old, bring your child to practice!
  • If you want to support this non-profit team financially, contact Ray at rshipman@mhs.net

This sport requires athletic basketball wheelchairs.  It is our desire to see these kids get these wheelchairs for ongoing play capability

LET’S PLAY!

Sunday, December 3rd from 4PM-6PM

 Joseph C. Carter Park

1450 W Sunrise Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

 

The practice schedule will continue biweekly.

For your convenience, feel free to contact Coach Luis Amaro at 786-359-3379.

 

#bedynamic #noexcuses #kidpower

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Ori has joined our staff

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I Love Music!

Orializ “Ori” M. Gonzalez, LO, CO, Board Eligible Prosthetist

Ori’s Background –
Ori, originally from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, moved to the state of Florida to pursue her dream career. She completed a Bachelor’s degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics at St. Petersburg College and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management in Orthotics and Prosthetics at Florida State University. Ori did her 2 years of residency in Orthotics and Prosthetics at Florida O&P Services.

In Her Words –
When Ori was younger, she found her passion in helping others. “There is no bigger reward than to see a smile on the face of a person I just helped.” Her favorite crowd is the kids and she would do anything to see them happy. Passionate about her career choice, she wants to always strive for the best.

What She Likes –
Ori enjoys cooking, eating, dancing and singing out loud when no one is around! But the one thing she enjoys the most is spending time with her loved ones.
Additionally, she says that caring for a patient and their family means to encourage and support them every step of the way.

What Does it Mean to BE DYNAMIC? –
“Being DYNAMIC is becoming part of your family and making you feel at home with us here at Dynamic Orthopedics.” Ori seeks to provide you the best quality service and product possible to help you reach your goals. So tell us, what are your goals?

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Services Dynamic Orthopedics Offers

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Orthotics for children has been our most defined area of expertise, but did you know that we also offer prosthetics?  We do and we are expanding in this area!  Having practitioners and technicians that are comfortable creating and fabricating the optimal device to achieve your goals is what we strive to do.  Currently we have 3 clinicians on staff to meet your orthotic and prosthetic needs.  In the development of vacuum systems for suspension, microprocessor knees, and carbon fiber energy storing feet, we want to move with the technology and provide you the most effective prosthetic system.

We also have a strong suit in spinal bracing.  Have a child with scoliosis?  We can help him or her achieve their goals for spinal correction.

Also since we have had alot of experience with orthotic needs, we can also do more complex bracing such as custom elbow and knee extension splints with joints, resting handsplints, custom collars, carbon fiber afo’s and ultraflex bracing.  In the future, we are looking to develop our methods of taking an image with a 3-D Scanner.

If you can think it, we can probably create it!  Ask us if you have a specific need!

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