<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Tony L. Lafrance, CPO]]></title><description><![CDATA[KickStart O&P]]></description><link>https://tonylafrancecpo.wixsite.com/kickstartoandp/blog-2</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:15:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://tonylafrancecpo.wixsite.com/kickstartoandp/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Finally has a New Prosthetic and Orthotic Service!]]></title><description><![CDATA[After our initial start with a 300 sf space in Mission Creek, it became apparent that there is room for us in San Francisco!  Much...]]></description><link>https://tonylafrancecpo.wixsite.com/kickstartoandp/post/san-francisco-finally-has-a-new-prosthetic-and-orthotic-service</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6616e6763b82233a4cd5e034</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:09:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ce231_c8f4b6df1b554e7e9e28fbb5468481cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madison Perez, Intern</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Plafker has joined Kickstart!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are very happy to welcome Michael Plafker, CPO to our team.  Michael comes to us via a short stint at Hanger Clinic and 32 years at...]]></description><link>https://tonylafrancecpo.wixsite.com/kickstartoandp/post/michael-plafker-has-joined-kickstart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">650b77fc6adffb65457c5407</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:11:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ce231_6a5f246fdfbd4d0398b1d0e368849d46~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madison Perez, Intern</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Đieu tri bàn chân khoèo: Phuong pháp Mitchells]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bàn chân khoèo là gì? Bàn chân khoèo là một dị tật bẩm sinh khiến bàn chân có vị trí bất thường, với lòng bàn chân quay vào trong và...]]></description><link>https://tonylafrancecpo.wixsite.com/kickstartoandp/vi/post/%C4%91ieu-tri-b%C3%A0n-ch%C3%A2n-kho%C3%A8o-phuong-ph%C3%A1p-mitchells</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63fce2be06d662727a5697a9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:26:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Summer Sun</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tratamiento del Pie Zambo: El Método Mitchells]]></title><description><![CDATA[¿Qué es el pie zambo? El pie zambo es un defecto congénito que hace que los pies se coloquen de manera anormal, con las plantas hacia...]]></description><link>https://tonylafrancecpo.wixsite.com/kickstartoandp/es/post/tratamiento-del-pie-zambo-el-m%C3%A9todo-mitchells</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63fce0cf8bfa789f4b5272f2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:02:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Summer Sun</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treating Club Foot: The Mitchells Method]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is Club Foot? Club foot is a birth defect that causes the feet to be positioned abnormally, with the soles facing inward and...]]></description><link>https://tonylafrancecpo.wixsite.com/kickstartoandp/post/treating-club-foot-the-mitchells-method</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63e1aea2c88b74a8b08d1b33</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 18:39:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Summer Sun</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud de la Columna Vertebral - Refuerzos para Escoliosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tips for wearing and caring for your scoliosis brace]]></description><link>https://tonylafrancecpo.wixsite.com/kickstartoandp/es/post/mes-de-concientizaci%C3%B3n-sobre-la-salud-de-la-columna-vertebral-refuerzos-para-escoliosis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63e1a68fbc4a09b3f86ef2de</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 01:17:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36a3f3_37e369330898453b8797265f20abbf93~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madison Perez, Intern</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Respuesta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Como centro esencial de atención al paciente, KickStart O&#38;P permanecerá abierto y continuará brindando servicios durante la pandemia de...]]></description><link>https://tonylafrancecpo.wixsite.com/kickstartoandp/es/post/covid-19-respuesta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63e1a355c47f3a39f5ea472a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 01:05:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Madison Perez, Intern</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comparando el Boston Brace versus Rigo Cheneau Boston Brace]]></title><description><![CDATA[¿Qué corsé es mejor? Ambos aparatos son efectivos. Depende de la curva y preferencia individual del paciente. Su médico ortopédico puede...]]></description><link>https://tonylafrancecpo.wixsite.com/kickstartoandp/es/post/comparando-el-boston-brace-versus-rigo-cheneau-boston-brace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63e1a13db8d84fd4e9421af4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:59:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ce231_c25fc620781d47c7ae331679d2e0bcc4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_564,h_763,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cristina DeMattos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Una descripción general del proceso de refuerzo de la escoliosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Un diagnóstico de escoliosis inicialmente puede parecer abrumador y aterrador. 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Rigo Cheneau Boston Brace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which brace is better? Both braces are effective. It depends on the patient’s individual curve and preference. Your orthopedic doctor may...]]></description><link>https://tonylafrancecpo.wixsite.com/kickstartoandp/post/breaking-down-the-boston-brace-v-rigo-cheneau-boston-brace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">618ef9149127100016115eff</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2021 00:14:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ce231_c25fc620781d47c7ae331679d2e0bcc4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_564,h_763,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cristina DeMattos</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embrace the Brace! Ways to Conquer Your Scoliosis Brace Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[What to expect, support, and empowerment for scoliosis brace wearers.]]></description><link>https://tonylafrancecpo.wixsite.com/kickstartoandp/post/embrace-the-brace-ways-to-conquer-a-scoliosis-brace-treatment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f9d87a704bce700170e4995</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 17:00:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ce231_be820f3a45b14625868295d836537db5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madison Perez, Intern</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spine Health Awareness Month - Scoliosis Braces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tips for wearing and caring for your scoliosis brace]]></description><link>https://tonylafrancecpo.wixsite.com/kickstartoandp/post/spinal-health-awareness-month-scoliosis-bracing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f88a1a4ed27a30017b954c9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2020 19:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36a3f3_37e369330898453b8797265f20abbf93~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madison Perez, Intern</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scoliosis: A review of causes, symptoms, and treatments]]></title><description><![CDATA[A highlight on the different types of scoliosis, what to look out for if you suspect scoliosis, and the different treatments available]]></description><link>https://tonylafrancecpo.wixsite.com/kickstartoandp/post/scoliosis-a-review-of-causes-symptoms-and-treatments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f720171320bce001751d50b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/36a3f3_7e666d248c5b461ca2dbdd7ea9377bfe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_737,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madison Perez, Intern</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Custom Orthotics: Purpose, Types, and How They're Made]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review on different types of custom orthotics, common medical conditions that call for an orthotic device, &#38; a highlight on 3D technology]]></description><link>https://tonylafrancecpo.wixsite.com/kickstartoandp/post/custom-orthotics-purpose-types-and-how-they-re-made</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f53d93b26629400172af9a8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2020 22:23:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ce231_3e7066388dfd4b7490a61b9cc4571b16~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madison Perez, Intern</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Response]]></title><description><![CDATA[As an essential patient care facility, KickStart O&#38;P will remain open and continue to provide services during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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