Year: 2011

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded two grants totaling $7.5 million to the U.S. Olympic Committee to enhance recreation and sporting activities for disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. “Our partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee…

Kinetic Revolutions announced it has come to an agreement with the Chico, Calif.-based Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc. to distribute the company’s inaugural prosthetic product. Kinetic’s patent pending, prosthetic component, is scheduled to be released during the upcoming Academy of Orthotists…

The FDA approved the Selenia Dimensions System, the first X-ray mammography device that provides 3-D images of the breast for breast cancer screening and diagnosis. With the limitations of conventional 2-D imaging, about 10% of women undergo additional testing after…

International Paralympic Committee (IPC) president Sir Philip Craven sent his congratulations to German skier Verena Bentele after she picked up the Disability Award at Monday’s spectacular 2011 Laureus World Sports Awards. The 28-year-old visually impaired skier picked up five gold…

The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) released the 2010 Practice Analysis of ABC Credentialed Orthotic Fitters. ABC’s Practice Analysis Task Force, ABC executive director, Catherine Carter, and director of clinical resources, Stephen B. Fletcher, CPO,…

    Eric Schwelke Eric Schwelke, CPO, LPO, of Fair Haven, N.J., has been appointed director of Kessler Orthotic and Prosthetic Services in Livingston, N.J., a division of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Schwelke, who brings more than 33 years of…

Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), announced the opening of the brand new Deni & Jeff Jacobs Challenged Athletes Center. The building dedication and ribbon cutting took place on Feb. 8, and was followed by a reception. “After 2 years of tenant…

    Mark Edwards Mark Edwards, CP, has accepted the position of professional and clinical services director for Otto Bock HealthCare. In his new position, Edwards is responsible for setting the direction and overseeing the delivery of clinical and technical…

DJO Incorporated, announced in a press release the planned retirement of Leslie H. Cross, president and chief executive officer. Cross will transition into the vital and important role of non-executive chairman of the DJO board of directors between now and…

Otto Bock HealthCare Canada has been selected to receive the prestigious Corporate Award from the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP). The award will be presented in Toronto on Feb. 12, 2011, at the Great Valentine Gala, an event…