r/Kentville

Ok, weird question.

If I received a random e-deposit into my account, can the sender have it eventually reversed?

For context, I just received a sizeable e-deposit from a name I don't recognize, and for an amount I am not expecting. My email address is my name, which is pretty unique and unlike any other name combinations (unique ethnic name). And my email account name matches the bank account name that would appear in the prompt the sender must click to confirm.

I am considering reaching out to the sender, but don't want to be scammed if the bank can reverse the deposit eventually. Unfortunately, a quick Facebook search of the sender's name (which is common) returns 30+ profiles worldwide, including 2 in Kentville and 3 in the HRM. The sender's email address doesn't show up on Google results.

Any thoughts or advice?

Hi,

I recently moved to the Valley from Michigan. I have cerebral palsy (CP), use a wheelchair, and require regular custom leg braces.

Back home, the only professionals legally authorized to provide custom body braces were physical therapists (PTs), occupational therapists (OTs), and Certified Orthotists (CO). If you needed an off-the-shelf, non-custom brace, those could often be fitted by a brace fitter at a pharmacy or medical supply store.

When I started looking for providers in Nova Scotia, I specifically searched for Orthotists because they are generally considered the gold standard for custom bracing. In my experience, PTs and OTs are great for basic, uncomplicated cases, but Orthotists receive the most specialized education and training in custom bracing from head to toe. They often design and fabricate braces in-house, making them the experts in this field.

From my research, there appear to be only four locations in Nova Scotia where you can receive braces from an Orthotist:

- Brackish Biomechanical Bracing – Kentville

- Stride Biomechanical Bracing – Dartmouth

- Advanced Mobility Biomechanical Bracing – Sydney

- NS Rehabilitation – Halifax

This is where things start to seem sketchy and unethical to me.

I've noticed that some individuals with Pedorthic credentials (C. Ped.) appear to be providing braces that fall outside their traditional scope of practice. Pedorthists are specifically trained and qualified to work below the ankle. However, clinics such as Arthritis Injury Care employ C. Peds., refer to them as "Certified Orthopedic Bracing Specialists," and advertise services that include custom everything from leg braces to spinal braces and more.

How are Arthritis Injury Care and other clinics using C. Peds. able to safely and ethically provide these services?

From what I've been able to find, they appear to be doing so because they are not practicing under their C. Ped. credential. Instead, they are using the title "Certified Orthopedic Bracing Specialist." The problem is that I can't find evidence that this is a regulated professional designation. Who certifies these specialists? What governing body oversees their practice? If a patient experiences malpractice or negligence, no action can be made towards the practitioners credentials, but they are not real. How does the Nova Scotia government allow clinics operating under these types of credentials to exist?

Thankfully, Kentville has Brackish Biomechanical Bracing, and my experience there has been excellent. I can't say enough good things about the care I've received.

I would encourage everyone to research the credentials and qualifications of their healthcare providers before seeking treatment. Also stay away from C,Peds for knee braces and other things, unless you need foot orthotics.

Auto Deposit

New Minas related - what happened to the Montessori?

Sketchy Unethical Practice