Donald S. Davis Sr. of Moore, S.C. has been named lead Amputee Action Network advocate for South Carolina. Davis will lead the 2011 legislative agenda in the state, which includes many issues important to those with limb loss. “Donald has…
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Otto Bock Announces New Hire
Jeff Hancock Otto Bock HealthCare has announced the hiring of Jeff Hancock as a territory sales representative for technical orthopedics in the South Texas area. He brings to Otto Bock more than 25 years experience in the health…
Radiation Therapy is an Effective Treatment for Painful Condition Associated with Multiple Sclerosis
Stereotactic radiation is an effective, long-term treatment for trigeminal neuralgia: a painful condition that occurs with increased frequency in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Radiation is noninvasive and has less negative side effects than other treatments, according to the longest…
EMU Welcomes the Class Of 2012
The EMU class of 2012 consists of: From the left (back row): Francis Sakaya, Emily Irvine, Chris Zias, Jeff Olson, Jessie Buker, John Gross, Briana Gascho. From the left (middle row): Vladamir Protsenko, Nicole Haupt, Megan Flanagan, Andrew…
AAD Expands Nationwide Staff
Taylor Miller Mariya Cameron Advanced Arm Dynamics (AAD) announced the addition of staff positions in the areas of prosthetic technician, business development and visual media. The Southwest Center of Excellence in Dallas, Texas, has added Justin…
Genes Might Explain Why Lack of Sleep Affect Us Differently
Ever wonder why some people breeze along on 4 hours of sleep when others can barely function? It may be in our genes, according to new research and an accompanying editorial published in the October 26, print issue of Neurology.…
Eleven Advocates Complete Inaugural Amputee Action Network Training
Eleven members of the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) have completed the first Amputee Action Network Training Course. Representing 11 states, the lead 11 for 2011 will use the training they received to pass and preserve insurance parity in their…
K5 PROSTHETICS Adds to Clinical Team
Barry Minor Rebecca Spragg Jaclyn Burkeen K5 PROSTHETICS, a division of Michigan Orthopedic Services, recently added to their clinical team. The team now includes Ohio licensed prosthetist Barry Minor, CP. Minor is an undergraduate…
Extremity Games Announces Dates for eX6
Extremity Games 6 (eX6) dates are set for 2011: eX6 Motocross is scheduled for May 28, 2011, in Millington, Mich. and eX6 Main Event is scheduled for June 24-25, 2011, in San Antonio, Texas. Next year, eX6 Motocross will be…
Extremity Games Announces Adaptive Rock Climbing Clinic
Extremity Games has teamed up with Ronnie Dickson to host an adaptive rock climbing clinic on April 9, 2011 at Joshua Tree National Park in Joshua Tree, Calif. This full-day clinic will introduce people with disabilities to outdoor climbing through…