Remaining physically fit and sticking to a regular exercise routine could lower your risk of taking a tumble, a new research study found. About 19,000 people die each year in the United States from falls and about 8 million undergo…
Year: 2010
HHS Awards $83.9 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Expand Use of Health IT
HHS secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced $83.9 million in grants to help networks of health centers adopt electronic health records (EHR) and other health information technology (HIT) systems. The funds are part of the $2 billion allotted to HHS’ Health Resources…
Relief for People with Foot Drop Comes as a New Cutting-Edge Surgery
A new surgery that involves an expendable, functioning muscle from the top of the leg and a nerve below the knee can give people with foot drop a new bounce in their step. “Foot drop is a condition where there…
Create a Comfortable Life for Cerebral Palsy Patients
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Many members of the Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) present at this year’s Annual Meeting have spent their lives caring for patients with cerebral palsy and other musculoskeletal disorders. One aspect of this treatment involves the…
Orthocare Hires Two Clinical Services Members
Orthocare Innovations announced the addition of two new clinical services staff members: Michael Orendurff, MS, as director of activity monitoring and outcomes services; and Courtney Moran, CP, MS, as clinical services manager. Orendurff is an internationally recognized thought leader and…
Families Play Important Role in Rehab of Children with Brachial Plexus Injury
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Family compliance is integral to the rehabilitation success for children with brachial plexus injuries, according to a presentation here at the Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) Annual Meeting. From the time this condition is identified —…
Gait Analysis Effective in Evaluating Prosthetic HemipelvectomyPatients
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Gait analysis can be used to effectively evaluate prosthetic intervention success after amputation, according to a presentation here at the Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) Annual Meeting. In conjunction with a team approach to treatment, gait…
ACPOC Annual Meeting Kicks Off in Clearwater
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Robin C. Crandall, MD, president of the Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC), officially opened this year’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday morning. Crandall extended his welcome to members of the Orthopedic Rehabilitation Association (ORA), who joined ACPOC…
Video of the DEKA Arm System Released by VA Researcher
New footage of the DEKA Arm System, is available at http://www.rehab.research.va.gov/video/jrrdvideos.html. These videos are released in conjunction with a guest editorial by Linda Resnik, PhD, a research scientist at the Providence VA Medical Center, describing the status of a 3-year…
At The World Boccia Championships, Team USA Upsets Canada
After defeating Slovakia in round one, Team USA pairs defeated 5th ranked Canadian pairs team, making it their second match in pool play. USA pairs players Austin Hanson and Sam Williams were down 4-0 going into the third end, with…