Month: August 2010

A new study provides evidence supporting a seemingly obvious – but unproven – link between walking- and cycling-friendly communities and lower levels of obesity. Researchers found that people are more likely to have healthy weights if they live in places…

The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC) announced the launch of its newly redesigned and updated consumer website, OandPCare.org. The redesign was initiated to provide consumers with valuable and comprehensive information about the orthotic, prosthetic,…

Fear of falling is likely to lead to future falls among older people, irrespective of their actual fall risk, according to a recent study. The study indicated that measures of both actual and perceived fall risk should be included in…

Otto Bock HealthCare announced Sara Smucker as its newest territory sales representative in technical orthopedics. In her new position, Smucker is responsible for developing and implementing a successful sales strategy and fostering new growth in her assigned territory of Ohio.…

OPAF and The First Clinics announced in a press release that Ohio Willow Wood has renewed their Gold Level Sponsorship for this year. Ohio Willow Wood has donated $10,000 to help OPAF continue their work for the O&P population with…

    Kathryn Antle     Elizabeth Halsne The University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center Residency Program welcomes Kathryn Antle, Elizabeth Halsne, Molly Hill and John Sytniak to the residency program. All four began their residencies in August. Antle…

As Hanger Orthopedic Group officially moves into its new Austin headquarters, the company is launching a competition for local artists. “Hanger’s ARTroduction to Austin” competition provides an opportunity for new and emerging artists to display their talent and further their…

First Volley Adaptive Tennis has certified its seventh national instructor. Amy Franklin of Charlotte, N.C. is now a certified first volley instructor for the Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistance Fund (OPAF) and will be leading clinics in the southeastern area of…

In response to an Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) member survey showing dissatisfaction with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport screening practices, TSA and ACA officials met in Washington, D.C., to address procedures that have become of increasing concern to travelers…

An international team of researchers has made a critical advance in determining the cause of a common form of muscular dystrophy known as facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD). They have identified a DNA sequence in individuals with FSHD that causes a gene…