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…
Year: 2010
USTA Names First Volley Adaptive Tennis the Community Tennis Association of the Year in Iowa
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…
Vitamin D Deficit Doubles Risk of Stroke in Whites
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…
Saint Louis University Aims to Improve Treatment of Battlefield Injuries Through DOD-Funded Consortium
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…
University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center Announces New Hire
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…
Society for Vascular Surgery Launches New Vascular Quality Initiative
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) announced a new quality initiative to improve the care of patients with vascular disease. The Vascular Quality Improvement Initiative includes a registry and regional study groups to analyze the data collected from the registry.…
Study Finds Better Early Results With Stretching Vs. Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
Manual stretching exercises proved more effective than shockwave therapy for patients dealing with symptoms of plantar fasciitis, according to a new study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. “The earlier you understand how stretching fits in and the…
Breast Cancer Consortium to be Led by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Peggy L. Porter The National Cancer Institute has awarded $11.5 million to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to lead a 5-year, Seattle-based breast cancer research consortium. The goal of the endeavor is to positively impact breast cancer prevention,…
Alcohol can Hinder Recovery From Burns and Trauma
Alcohol does much more harm to the body than just damaging the liver. Drinking also can weaken the immune system, slow healing, impair bone formation, increase the risk of HIV transmission and hinder recovery from burns, trauma, bleeding and surgery.…
BOC Joins O&P Alliance Meetings
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Alliance recently announced that the Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) has been invited to participate in conference calls and meetings with the four organizations of the O&P Alliance in order to better coordinate the public policy…