Month: November 2010

A total of 10 countries have confirmed their participation at the 2011 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships in Solleftea, Sweden. Teams will start competing Feb. 12. The 10 countries include: Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Great Britain,…

The Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) has accepted a recent invitation to participate in conference calls and meetings with the four organizations of the O&P Alliance. According to a statement issued by the O&P Alliance, the invitation was offered “……

More than 230 people from around the United States gathered in Schaumburg, Ill., for the 11th Annual National Institute on Recreation Inclusion (NIRI). Hosted by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), NIRI is a 3-day event, which provides hands-on…

Ohio Willow Wood was recognized as one of the top 50 workplaces in the central Ohio region by Columbus Business First newspaper. The award was presented Nov. 10 and accepted by a team of Ohio Willow Wood representatives. The newspaper’s…

Jack Gold Surgical Appliances (JGSA) announced that Blake Christoph, CPO, LPO has joined the clinical staff. Christoph is a New Jersey licensed orthotist/prosthetist and will assist with JGSA’s expansion. “Blake’s decision to join JGSA is a huge step in our…

The traditional way to predict whether children can regain movement after spinal cord injuries may exclude a small subset of patients who could benefit from therapy, according to two studies presented by University of Florida (UF) researchers at the Society…

First Volley Adaptive Tennis was named the United States Tennis Association (USTA) – Iowa, District Community Tennis Association (CTA) of the Year in ceremonies held in Ames, Iowa. “I am so happy to have OPAF in the Iowa District and…

Low levels of vitamin D doubles the risk of stroke in whites, but not in blacks, according to a new report by researchers at Johns Hopkins. Researchers say their findings back up evidence from earlier work at Johns Hopkins linking…

One of two dozen major trauma centers named to be a part of the Department of Defense-funded Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC); Saint Louis University will work to improve treatment for wounded service members and civilians. The partnership aims…

    Sara Pschigoda The University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center recently announced that Sara Pschigoda, CO, has joined its team. Pschigoda, who also has prosthetic training, is working as the acute care team lead at the UH O&P…