LEIPZIG — A rehabilitation specialist reported that transfemoral amputees seem to benefit from microprocessor-controlled knee joints while performing activities of daily living. Patrick Theeven, MSc, of the Adelante Centre of Expertise in Rehabilitation, presented data on the microprocessor knee joint…
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Education Could Decrease Post-surgical Problems for Patients
LEIPZIG — Early decisions, sometimes not made by the patients, could make all the difference in their lives down the line, according to Prof. Dr. Hans Henning Wetz, who presented research here, at the 13th ISPO World Congress. Wetz explained…
Research Indicates Complex Relationship Between Interface Pressure and Discomfort
The discomfort level for upper extremity prosthesis wearers varies based on the position of the arm, according to preliminary findings by Orthocare Innovations and Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory. Additionally, discomfort increases significantly at 5 psi of skin pressure,…
The Torch is Passed at World Assembly
LEIPZIG — The World Assembly during the 13th ISPO World Congress, here, gave Dan Blocka, CO and president of ISPO, a chance to reflect on his 3-year term. During that time, the ISPO headquarters moved to Brussels, Belgium and is…
EMG Training Effective for Post-stroke Rehabilitation
LEIPZIG — A 5-year research study of 50 patients has revealed that electromyography (EMG) provides effective training for post-stroke rehabilitation, according to an investigator from Hong Kong. Raymond K.Y. Tong, PhD, of the Department of Health Technology at the Hong…
Global Trends Shake Up Specific Education Standards
LEIPZIG — Orthotists, prosthetists and orthopedic shoe technicians face many challenges, but as professional education is continually defined and developed these groups need to gain the knowledge and skills and align them with practical experience, according to an O&P researcher…
Robotic Systems Taught by Example
LEIPZIG – Through an intricate series of algorithms, Martin Riedmiller, PhD, explained how to teach a machine to learn. Riedmiller’s research was conducted in an effort to address the growing need for intelligent learning systems or software that adapts behavior…
Virtual Reality Trains and Assesses for Better Outcomes
LEIPZIG – Practitioners at the ISPO World Congress, here, explained how they use virtual reality rehabilitation to better engage patients and see better outcomes. Benjamin Darter, PhD, PT; Jason Wilken, PhD, PT; and John Fergason, CPO, described their experiences with…
The 13th ISPO World Congress Opens with Focus on the Future
LEIPZIG – Dan Blocka, CO, president of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) opened the 13th World Congress here with the help of Raimund Forst, chairman of the Scientific Congress Committee, ISPO Germany; Thomas Fabian, deputy mayor for…
The Congress According to Dan Blocka
LEIPZIG – After more than 6 years of planning, what is expected to be the largest O&P meeting to date, began here yesterday. The 13th International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) World Congress combined with the ORTHOPAEDIE + REHA-TECHNIK…