Month: May 2010

The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Inc. (ABC) is conducting a Practice Analysis Survey of orthotic fitters. The participation of all ABC-certified orthotic fitters is critical. The survey results will help define the certification, education and…

The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) announced three additions to the board of directors, Tami Stanley, Helen D. Cuyler and Mona Patel. Stanley, an Orem, Utah resident, was a key activist in passing insurance parity legislation that was signed into…

Physiotherapy Associates announced the opening of a new clinic location in Honey Brook, Pa. known as The Rehab Center – Honey Brook. The clinic offers a comprehensive range of physical therapy services, as well as direct access to a licensed…

Orthocare Innovations’ Compas (Computerized Prosthesis Alignment System) was recognized at the 2010 Edison Best New Product Awards in New York City. Orthocare was voted as one of three top products from over 300 products considered in the Science and Medical…

LEIPZIG — Following the success seen with the event at the 2008 Leipzig International Trade Show, an expanded Paralympics Day will be held on Saturday, May 15. As part of the program, the German National Wheelchair Basketball Team, which is…

LEIPZIG — The Leipziger Messe was busy with activity yesterday as the International Trade Show opened multiple exhibit halls to visitors and began the first of 4 days of workshops to showcase new and upcoming innovations. Since 2000, this location…

LEIPZIG — Traditionally, idiopathic adolescent scoliosis (IAS) is treated with full-time bracing which can have compliance problems. Researchers here concluded that early night-time bracing is a sufficient replacement for this method that can even lead to a suspension in bracing…

LEIPZIG — One of the largest challenges in O&P and orthopedics is to treat the whole human system and not just the source of the problem, according to an investigator here. Speaking on the topic of neuro-orthopedics at the 13th…

LEIPZIG — Concepts of lower limb amputation and, more specifically, residual limb management are changing in accordance with a more international plan focused on restoring function and improving overall care, beginning with the amputation surgery, a speaker here said. “In…

LEIPZIG — A rehabilitation specialist reported that transfemoral amputees seem to benefit from microprocessor-controlled knee joints while performing activities of daily living. Patrick Theeven, MSc, of the Adelante Centre of Expertise in Rehabilitation, presented data on the microprocessor knee joint…