Month: August 2011

Although immobilizing subtalar neutral ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) is commonly used and believed to be the posture of greatest stability, the data to confirm this notion are lacking. “The evidence points very strongly to the fact that immobilization in subtalar…

Two undergraduate biomedical engineering students have developed a prosthetic arm that is controlled by brain signals. The Artificial Muscle-Operated (AMO) Arm is powered by artificial muscles to create movement.     The Artificial Muscle-Operated Arm uses brain signals to create…

Athletes from across the United States participated in the ExtremityGames 6 Main Event clinics and competitions.

The Material Safety Data Sheetbook is not only required by law, but is
also useful to workers, the employer and rescue personnel

Attention to detail is necessary to ensure profitability and in turn
provide high-quality patient care.

Congenital muscular torticollis is the third most prevalent pediatric
orthopedic diagnosis.

Going the extra mile in business can buy you nothing but positive
reviews.

James Addams Beaver lost his right leg in battle, ending his military
service, and went on to serve as governor of Pennsylvania from 1887 to 1891.

For a provider to succeed financially, he or she needs to have positive relationships with physicians and other referral sources. However, relationships between providers, referral sources and consumers are highly regulated in the health care industry, and any missteps by…

In his presentation at the Essentially Women Focus on the Future tradeshow in Glendale, Ariz, Doug Stallbaumer, co-founder of Argosy Group Inc., discussed how a properly composed business plan maintains a company’s focus on its attainable goals and future endeavors.…