The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) announced its 2011 officers and board of directors. Serving in 2011 are: Marshall J. Cohen of New York, returning to the position of chairman of the board; Pat Chelf of Minnesota, returning to the…
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Study Aims to Understand How Children with Disabilities Perceive Inclusion
In a study to understand the perspectives of children with disabilities around inclusion in physical activities during free play, recreational sports and recess, Nancy Spencer-Cavaliere, MD, an adapted physical activity expert in the faculty of physical education and recreation at…
Weight Lifting Does Not Appear to Increase Risk of Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Survivors
A slowly progressive weight lifting program for breast cancer survivors did not increase their risk of lymphedema, according to a study that will appear in JAMA. “Breast cancer survivors at risk for lymphedema alter activity, limit activity, or both from…
ACA Names New Chief Communications Officer and Director of Public Policy
Sue Stout With more than 30 years as a nonprofit health care public policy executive and additional experience as a registered nurse, Sue Stout will join the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) as the new chief communications officer…
2011 Tamarack Prize Nominations Now Open
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation (OPERF) announced that nominations are open for the second Tamarack Prize for Outstanding Contributions to Orthotic Science and Practice. The Tamarack Prize will be awarded at the American Academy of Orthotists and…
Despite Recommendation, Most Women Do Not Get Mammograms
Only half of eligible women in the United States are getting their annual mammograms, even if they have insurance to pay for the procedure, according to data presented at the 33rd Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Last year…
Organized Sports Practices Not Offering Enough Physical Activity for Children to Meet Public Health Goals
Only about one-fourth of children participating in organized sports receive the government-recommended amount of physical activity during team practices, according to a report that will appear in the April 2011 issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. National guidelines…
Revised Guidelines on Stroke Prevention Include New Research and Advances
Healthy lifestyle choices and emergency room interventions can help prevent first-time strokes, according to revised American Heart Association/American Stroke Association guidelines. The guidelines were last updated in 2006. “Between 1999 and 2006, there has been over a 30% reduction in…
Optec USA Begins New Partnership with OPGA
Optec USA, a manufacturer of custom and prefabricated orthoses, has become an official supplier partner of The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA). “We’re happy to have the opportunity to work with OPGA. It is a great partnership that…
Outcome Reporting for Mastectomy Needs Improvement
Improved standards for outcome reporting in breast reconstruction are needed, according to a review published online in The Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Every year in the United States as many as 40% of women with breast cancer undergo…