Day: March 15, 2011

Research suggests that these devices, which date before 600 B.C., aided in walking.

A new report from Global Industry Analysts (GIA) provided a review of the global prosthetics industry, market trends, product innovations, industry activity and profiles of market organizations. “Orthopedic Prosthetics: A Global Strategic Business Report,” projected that the global orthopedic prosthetics…

After making it through the dark days, J.R. Litehiser now makes lightof his amputation.

Family inspired Jason P. Davis, CPed to enter the profession. Helpingothers keeps him there.

People who have a stroke are more likely to be dependent if they are depressed, older or have other medical problems, according to a recent study. “Post-stroke depression is a common problem,” Arlene Schmid, PhD, OTR, Richard L. Roudebush Veterans…

New Image Global Inc., a tobacco company headquartered in Corona, Cali., recently joined forces with the disability advocacy group Limbs For U of Lynwood, Wash., which provides prosthetic limbs to underdeveloped countries, to distribute donated artificial limbs to candidates disabled…

Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics announced that Amy Schaumburg and Thomas Bourgeois were promoted to regional sales manager. In their new roles, they will take on responsibility for expanded business development teams at Hanger; Schaumburg will cover Missouri, Wisconsin and Illinois,…