After 6 hours of bipartisan discussions at the White House Summit on Healthcare Reform last week, little in the way of major concessions were made by either political party in the effort to reform the nation’s health care system, according…
Year: 2010
Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. Reports Increase for the Fourth Quarter of 2009
Fourth quarter 2009 results showed a 43.7% increase compared to 2008 figures. Source: Hanger Orthopedic Group. Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. announced net sales of $205.1 million for the quarter that ended Dec. 31, 2009, an increase of $19.6 million,…
Study Suggests Running Shoes Could Damage Lower Extremity Joints
According to a study, The Effect of Running Shoes on Lower Extremity Joint Torques, running shoes may cause greater stress on hip, knee and ankle joints than running barefoot or walking in high-heels. The objective of the study was to…
ABC Seeking Board of Directors Nominations
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) is seeking nominees for three positions on its board of directors. Each position entails a 4-year commitment beginning Dec. 1, 2010. The selected directors will be voting members of…
IPC Exhibition Scheduled for Whistler
The IPC Exhibition Snow-Dome will provide visitors with information about the movement and history of the Games. Image: Otto Bock HealthCare. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will have an exhibition about the Paralympic Movement during the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic…
Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc. Relocates Distribution Center
Cascade Orthopedic Supply moved to a new distribution center as part of their 5-year plan. Image: Cascade Orthopedic Supply. Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc. has moved into a new distribution facility in Lancaster, Pa. Due to the addition of two…
An Unexpected Silver Screen Legend
The only actor who won two Academy Awards for the same role was a double-amputee.
On the Road to Gold
With the Paralympics still to come, two medal contenders already walk away from the Games as big winners.
The Consistency of Thermoplastics
Lightweight thermoplastics consistently earn high grades from O&P practitioners.
Kids Mobility Network Announces Benefits Milestone
Kids Mobility Network Inc. announced that they have provided more than $1 million of community benefit to children with disabilities and their families. The Denver-based non-profit organization has been providing durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, gait trainers and…