Month: May 2010

LEIPZIG — Early decisions, sometimes not made by the patients, could make all the difference in their lives down the line, according to Prof. Dr. Hans Henning Wetz, who presented research here, at the 13th ISPO World Congress. Wetz explained…

The discomfort level for upper extremity prosthesis wearers varies based on the position of the arm, according to preliminary findings by Orthocare Innovations and Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory. Additionally, discomfort increases significantly at 5 psi of skin pressure,…

LEIPZIG — The World Assembly during the 13th ISPO World Congress, here, gave Dan Blocka, CO and president of ISPO, a chance to reflect on his 3-year term. During that time, the ISPO headquarters moved to Brussels, Belgium and is…

LEIPZIG — A 5-year research study of 50 patients has revealed that electromyography (EMG) provides effective training for post-stroke rehabilitation, according to an investigator from Hong Kong. Raymond K.Y. Tong, PhD, of the Department of Health Technology at the Hong…

LEIPZIG — Orthotists, prosthetists and orthopedic shoe technicians face many challenges, but as professional education is continually defined and developed these groups need to gain the knowledge and skills and align them with practical experience, according to an O&P researcher…

LEIPZIG – Through an intricate series of algorithms, Martin Riedmiller, PhD, explained how to teach a machine to learn. Riedmiller’s research was conducted in an effort to address the growing need for intelligent learning systems or software that adapts behavior…

LEIPZIG – Practitioners at the ISPO World Congress, here, explained how they use virtual reality rehabilitation to better engage patients and see better outcomes. Benjamin Darter, PhD, PT; Jason Wilken, PhD, PT; and John Fergason, CPO, described their experiences with…

LEIPZIG – Dan Blocka, CO, president of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) opened the 13th World Congress here with the help of Raimund Forst, chairman of the Scientific Congress Committee, ISPO Germany; Thomas Fabian, deputy mayor for…

LEIPZIG – After more than 6 years of planning, what is expected to be the largest O&P meeting to date, began here yesterday. The 13th International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) World Congress combined with the ORTHOPAEDIE + REHA-TECHNIK…

Christie Reznik has joined PEL Supply Company as a new customer sales representative. Reznik has an associate’s degree in business communication, and is working towards her bachelor’s degree with a minor in marketing. She looks forward to building a rapport…