Month: February 2010

  Glenn K. Klute CHICAGO – In a randomized crossover trial comparing a pin-lock suspension socket and a vacuum socket, pistoning was decreased in the vacuum but comfort and ease of use is preferred within the pin-lock system, according to…

  Andrew Sawers CHICAGO – As a patient care provider, consider the following scenario: You are treating a young man who has an active job that requires walking across varied terrain and hours on his feet. You think he is…

  Mark Geil CHICAGO – In a study of seven children aged 3 to 5 years-old, Mark Geil, PhD, found that when given an articulating knee, as opposed to the favored locked, fully-extended knee, children present reduced clearance adaptations and…

  Brian J. Hafner CHICAGO — The 2-year-old Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation 2010 Awards Program is accepting applications for various research and education opportunities, according to one of the foundation’s chairs. Brian J. Hafner, PhD, research committee…

  Keith M. Smith CHICAGO — Resistance-based orthotic treatments should replace those that stop ankle motion for patients with cerebral palsy, according to a presenter at The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. “Crouch gait…

CHICAGO — Vacuum suspension systems significantly reduced residual limb movement compared to other suspension systems, according to a researcher at The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium.   Maria J. Gerschutz In a single-patient case…

  Rob Kistenberg CHICAGO — The O&P profession is filled with individuals who want to help others, and this was evident in the number of people who gathered last night to support Haiti at The American Academy of Orthotists and…

CHICAGO – Most hemiplegia patients are prescribed AFOs which rely on differing degrees of resistance to restore function. Despite the large numbers of people prescribed AFOs, research is limited, said one investigator. Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO (Hons), conducted a randomized…

  Peter Rosenstein CHICAGO — Wednesday’s welcome session marked the official opening of The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, here. Peter Rosenstein, the Academy’s executive director, announced that the 2010 meeting has record attendance.…

  Calli Clark CHICAGO — Digital laser scanning technology can be effectively used in treating pectus carinatum, according to a presenter at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, here. “This is something that can…