The growing popularity of marathons among beginning runners has contributed to the increase in repetitive stress injuries, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Stress fractures of the foot are the most common injury. The lack of…
Year: 2010
According to ACA Survey, TSA Airport Security Screeners Need a Refresher Course
Results from a survey conducted by the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA), of 7,300 amputees stated that travelers with limb loss have been subjected to inconsistent, unfair and often embarrassing screenings by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees. “We respect that…
Extremity Games 5 Main Event Awards Winners in Texas
On June 18, the Opening Ceremony and for Extremity Games 5 (eX5) Main Event welcomed athletes and fans to competitions including wakeboarding, skateboarding, kayaking and rock climbing, as well as clinics in these sports and mixed martial arts. Down the…
Surgical Quality Measures Not Associated With Infection Rates
A study by investigators at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine published in the Journal of American Medical Association found that public hospital comparison data reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services does not accurately correlate…
CAF Distributes More Than $1.3 Million to 812 Physically Challenged Individuals
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) announced the distribution of more than $1.3 million in funds to 812 individual grant recipients in 26 countries, as part of its annual Access for Athletes Program grant distribution. The funds will help pay for adaptive…
Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. Announces Acquisitions
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. announced in a press release that it is acquiring Dynamic Orthotics and Prosthetics of Texas, Nebraska Orthotic and Prosthetic Services, and Spectrum Prosthetics and Orthotics of Iowa. The companies operate 10 offices with annual revenues of…
Health Officials Implement Plan for Disrupting Polio
The ministers of health of Nigeria, Afghanistan, Angola and Senegal recently met to discuss the implementation, monitoring, economics and financing of a new plan for eradicating polio. Last month, the World Health Assembly welcomed the new plan while expressing deep…
Low Vitamin D May be Linked to Poor Control of Diabetes
Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in patients with type 2 diabetes and may be associated with poor blood sugar control, according to a new study. “This finding supports an active role of vitamin D in the development of type…
Allied Orthopedics, Inc. Announces Promotion
Allied Orthopedics Inc. announced that Barry Moman has been promoted to orthotic fitter assistant following his licensure from the State of Florida Department of Health. Barry Moman Moman has more than 15 years of experience in the orthotics…
$250 Million Investment Lays Foundation for Prevention and Public Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced $250 million in new Affordable Care Act investments to support prevention activities and develop the nation’s public health infrastructure. Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes,…