Month: September 2011

HealthSouth recently realigned its hospitals into six regions. “Our development plans are accelerating as expected and to maintain our clinical and operational focus while positioning the company for future expansion, we are realigning our hospitals and adding a new region…

DJO Global Inc. announced in a company press release that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Exos Corporation, providing DJO with exclusive rights to sell Exos’ upper extremity products in North and South America. Terms of the distribution…

DUBLIN — Using a hinged brace after treating medial collateral ligament injuries had no effect in returning function in range of motion, according to a presenter here. “Medical collateral ligaent injuries cause significant functional impairment,” L.A.K. Khan, said at the…

Hospital for Special Surgery has announced the establishment of HSS Spine & Sport in Jupiter, Fla. This first Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) expansion beyond the New York region is a direct response to patient and physician demand, according to…

Terry Hall, CFo, CPOA, co-owner and certified fitter of orthotics at Rehabilitation Technologies of Syracuse, earned ABC certification as a certified prosthetic-orthotic assistant. A graduate of the State University of New York — Cobleskill where she earned an associate’s degree…

After several years of relatively modest premium increases, annual premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage increased to $15,073 this year. This is a 9% increase from last year, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation/Health Research & Educational Trust 2011 Employer…

Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics announced the addition of Joyce Hess, CPed to its patient care facility in Olympia, Wash. Hess received her bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University, her master’s degreefrom Portland State University and her pedorthic training from…

Obese teenagers who do no get the proper amount of sleep may have disruptions in insulin secretion and glucose levels, according to pediatric researchers. Their study suggests that getting proper amounts of sleep may stave off the development of type…

A small group of veterans with spinal cord injuries who underwent a 4-day scuba diving certification had a significant improvement in muscle movement, increased sensitivity to light touch and pinprick on the legs, and large reductions in post-traumatic stress disorder…

The American Association of Breast Care Professionals (AABCP) will launch its online magazine dedicated to the breast care profession in December. The monthly magazine will be available online to AABCP members. Its content will focus on professional information and industry…