Year: 2010

Amy Palmiero-Winters, a transtibial amputee, world-class ultramarathon runner, coach, mentor and the single mother of two, was named the winner of the 80th James E. Sullivan Award as America’s top amateur athlete at a ceremony at the New York Athletic…

University of North Carolina (UNC) Charlotte researcher Cynthia H. Cassell has devoted her career to improving the lives of families and children affected by birth defects. Because most birth defects occur in the first trimester of pregnancy, the March of…

Tamarack Habilitation Technologies Inc. announced its latest addition to the company, Bryan Flood of Minneapolis. Flood will immediately fill the position of project engineer, with emphasis on new product development.     Bryan Flood Flood has previously worked to develop…

Athletes with Disabilities Network (ADN) is seeking nominations of accomplished athletes for the Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame Class of 2010. Nominations are being accepted starting now until May 31. Nomination ballots are available online now for submission. Awards…

A new study by the University of Michigan (UM) Health System on obesity trends shows Americans are getting heavier younger and carrying the extra weight for longer periods over their lifetime. As a result, the study suggests the impact on…

Orthocare Innovations announced the addition of Toshiki Kobayashi, PhD as research scientist. Kobayashi will be resident in Orthocare’s Seattle research facility. Kobayashi received his PhD from the Department of Health Technology and Informatics at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He…

On Saturday, April 17, Houston-based Limbs of Love and Amputees in Action will sponsor the third annual Airborne Amputee Skydive in Rosharon, Texas. Nearly 200 amputees will be in attendance and more than 100 amputees will take part in the…

Physiotherapy Associates announced a new clinic location in Erie, Pa. Known as Keystone Rehabilitation Systems – Erie South, the clinic offers a comprehensive range of physical therapy services, as well as treatment for lymphedema, specialized programs for dancers, gymnasts and…

  Sarah Wooden Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. has created three jobs between its York and Exton Pennsylvania offices. Ability has hired Sarah Wooden, CPO as managing practitioner of its newly opened York, Pa. patient care center. Wooden, a graduate…

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley in Wheaton, Ill. has awarded Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital a grant in the amount of $10,125 to be used in its Assistive Technology Institute, which provides patients with the opportunity to maximize their…