A new survey, sponsored by the Kessler Foundation and National Organization on Disability has revealed that most Americans with disabilities are still struggling with the same lifestyle and economic issues they confronted in 1990 when the Americans with Disabilities Act…
Day: September 1, 2010
Shock Wave Therapy Effective for Chronic Heel Pain in Randomized, Prospective Trial
Investigators for a multicenter study found that extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) both safely and effectively reduced recalcitrant chronic plantar heel pain, according to findings from their randomized placebo- controlled trial. “The focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy as applied in…
Researchers Perform Comparison of Amputation and Infrainguinal Bypass for High Risk Patients
It is widely assumed by vascular surgeons that amputation is the safer option compared to infrainguinal bypass operations for high-risk patients with multiple comorbidities. Neal Barshes, MD, MPH, contends that the health care industry never had the data to precisely…
Prosthetic Treatment for Congenital Absences of the Upper Extremities
A combination of simplicity of function and cosmetic appeal will lead
to increased device acceptance.
Patient Receivables Management, The difference betweenprofit and loss
Poor processes, lack of training and a revolving door ofadministrative staff can lead to mismanaged and neglected patient receivables.
Forward Motion
CAF’s Operation Rebound program gave Michael Johnston, now age 27,
the chance to compete and move on with his life despite new challenges.
New BOC Orthotic Fitter Certification Requirements Increase Accessibility, Efficiency
The Board of Certification/Accreditation International (BOC) recently updated its orthotic fitter certification requirements. The change comes after a thorough review and analysis of its assessment and testing procedures. Claudia Zacharias To become a certified orthotic fitter (COF), candidates…
Amputation Rates Down, Especially in Senior Population
ORLANDO — Trends in the rate of diabetes-related nontraumatic lower extremity amputation rates have sharply declined since 2000 among people aged 75 years and older, women and whites, according to information presented at the American Diabetes Association 70th Scientific Sessions…
DARPA-Funded Prosthetic Arm Ready for Brain-Controlled Testing
DARPA and Johns Hopkins launch the next phase of the Revolutionizing
Prosthetics 2009 program with testing on quadriplegic patients.
Ponseti Treatment Achieves More Normal Gait Than PT for Children With Moderate Clubfoot
Treatment with the Ponseti cast method achieved normal ankle motion more frequently than physical therapy methods in children with moderate clubfoot, according to a recent study out of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Additional intervention, including…