Improved prosthetic technologies and cosmetic coverings have given amputees the choice to disguise or showcase their prostheses. O&P Business News speaks to amputees about the decision to conceal or reveal amputation.
Year: 2007
Beyond the Picket Fence: Marketing to a Culturally Changing Nation
Over time, the evolution of American society has broken the marketing mold, allowing for more personalized and individualized attention.
Walking in Their Shoes: Childhood Obesity Linked to Foot Pain
More and more doctors notice a “vicious cycle” of childhood obesity causing – and being caused by – foot pain.
Diabetes May Increase Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Patients with diabetes may have a higher risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, a condition that involves difficulties with thinking and learning and may be an intermediate step toward Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent report in the Archives of…
Pediatric Prosthetics Inc. Begins Trading on the OTC Bulletin Board
Officials from Pediatric Prosthetics Inc. recently announced that the company has commenced trading on the OTC Bulletin Board. The company’s trading symbol remains PDPR. President Linda Putback-Bean and vice president of operations Kenneth Bean thanked the shareholders for their support…
Update: The National Battle for Prosthetic Parity
Parity gains nationwide attention with 26 states making strides in the battle for coverage and a congressional bill in the beginning stages.
CastScope Security System Aims to Improve Screening of Passengers With Prostheses
According to information made available by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), airport screeners will now be able to “quickly and non-invasively identify any potential threats” with the use of backscatter technology to produce radiograph images. This technology which scans the…
Breaking Out of Her Shell
It took nearly 20 years for Christine O’Connor to break away from her reserved and self-conscious ways. Now she believes rock climbing can show children the sky truly is the limit.
Academy Issues a Call for Papers
The 2008 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists will be held at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Fla. From Feb. 27 to March 1. The meeting provides clinical and professional education sessions…
PEL Supply Promotes Alan Gracon
Alan Gracon Officials from PEL Supply Company recently announced the promotion of Alan Gracon to the position of director of logistics. In this new position, Gracon is responsible for buying, storing and shipping products and identifying methods to increase…