Day: February 1, 2012

Mirror therapy may address the cortical reorganization thought to play a role in creating phantom limb pain sensations.

At the 2011 American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association’s National Assembly, Jonathan Moore, DPM, MS, presented research on how an AFO could reduce the risk of falling for seniors by improving balance and ankle stability. According to Moore, one in three…

A Russian-born Jew, Joseph Trumpeldor encouraged others to go to Palestine to establish a Jewish state.

LAS VEGAS — In her panel discussion at the 2011 AOPA National Assembly, Catherine Graf, JD, director of regulatory affairs, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, discussed some of the ways individuals interested in becoming actively involved in O&P government relations…

For older adults, being overweight may be considered a protective factor for major mobility disability, a finding that is consistent with previous studies. “Our data suggest that the risk of major mobility disability as a result of poor strength may…

Honestly assess if your reputation — or nickname — is anaccurate reflection of your practice.

A young stand-up comic named Bill Cosby had an “LOL” kind of moment in his act many years ago when he talked about the patient undergoing open heart surgery, under local anesthesia, lying on the operating table reading the newspaper.…

The complicated team-based surgery may improve body image for amputees.

Health care spending in the United States experienced historically low rates of growth in 2009 and 2010, according to the annual report of national health expenditures published in Health Affairs. Analysts at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)…

Professional snocross racer ‘Monster’ Mike Schultz was not satisfied with his prosthesis, so he built his own.