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Year: 2010

Preparations for 2014 Sochi Winter Games Hit Halfway Mark

October 18, 2010 Terense KempUncategorized

Following the conclusion of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Coordination Commission’s fourth visit to the host city of the next Winter Paralympic Games, Dmitry Chernyshenko, president and chief executive officer of the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee, has declared they are…

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Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Osteoporosis Risk for IBD Patients

October 18, 2010 Terense KempUncategorized

Vitamin D deficiency puts patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at greater risk of osteoporosis, osteopenia and an overall higher rate of abnormal bone density, according to the results of a new study unveiled at the American College of Gastroenterology’s…

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Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc. Introduces New Post-Mastectomy Solutions

October 18, 2010 Terense KempUncategorized

To focus directly on the needs of the post-mastectomy patient population, Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics is launching, as a separate patient care division, Symmetry. Symmetry will provide custom breast prosthetic solutions to women by using a precise, non-invasive scan procedure…

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ACA Announces National Patron Sponsor

October 15, 2010 Terense KempUncategorized

The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) announced that RSLSteeper has become a national patron sponsor with a donation of $5,000 for 2010. “On behalf of the board of directors and staff, we thank RSLSteeper for partnering with the Amputee Coalition…

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NAAOP Issues Call to Action in Defense of the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights

October 15, 2010 Terense KempUncategorized

On September 29, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced its opposition to HR 5428, the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights. This comes as a surprise as the VA supported a similar bill in the 110th Congress in…

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ABC Reinstates Certified Assistant Credential

October 15, 2010 Terense KempUncategorized

The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Inc. (ABC) announced the reinstatement of its certified orthotic/prosthetic assistant certification program. An ABC-certified assistant is an individual educated and trained to participate in comprehensive orthotic or prosthetic care. “ABC…

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Athlete of the Month Awarded to USA Wheelchair Rugby Team

October 14, 2010 Terense KempUncategorized

The USA Wheelchair Rugby Team which beat Australia to claim the 2010 Wheelchair Rugby World Championships in Canada have been awarded the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) Athlete of the Month for September after winning a public vote. It was the…

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Report Says Insulin Resistance Associated with Increased Risk of Stroke

October 14, 2010 Terense KempUncategorized

Insulin resistance, a condition in which insulin produced by the body becomes less effective in reducing blood glucose levels, appears to be associated with an increased risk of stroke in individuals without diabetes, according to a report. Insulin resistance originates…

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ACA Announces National Gold Sponsor for 2010

October 14, 2010 Terense KempUncategorized

The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) announced Ossur as a national gold sponsor for 2010. The gold sponsorship is a $30,000 contribution. “The Amputee Coalition of America is honored to welcome such a prestigious company as Ossur to our national…

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In Memoriam: Kay Leimkuehler

October 13, 2010 Terense KempUncategorized

    Catherine Leimkuehler In early October, PEL Supply reported the death of Catherine (Kay) Leimkuehler, wife of PEL founder, the late Paul E. Leimkuehler. Kay passed away on October 6, with her four children – sons Bill, Bob, and…

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