Month: September 2012

Intense work-family conflict can put health care workers at a greater risk for neck and other types of musculoskeletal pain, according to a recent study. Researchers from the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services analyzed a…

The Board of Certification/Accreditation, International has expanded year-round testing and instant test results and now offers these for all its multiple choice and clinical simulation certification examinations. All Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) certification candidates can take their computer-based exams…

Össur Americas has announced a distribution agreement with Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc. According to a company press release, Cascade Orthopedic will now distribute Össur’s line of mechanical feet, mechanical knees, liners, componentry and prosthetic accessories along with the company’s bracing…

Arimed Orthotics and Prosthetics recently opened its relocated Manhattan office. The firm moved to a newly designed and renovated 2,000 square foot facility to accommodate an increase in the number of patients Arimed is treating in Manhattan, according to a…

The National Institutes of Health have awarded funding to six research projects aimed at developing robots that can interact and work cooperatively with people and respond to changing environments in a variety of health care applications, according to a news…

The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago welcomes four new residents, Shenan Hoppe-Ludwig, Jed Newhardt, Tony Goldenstein and Kathryn Johnson, CP. Hoppe-Ludwig completed the orthotics and prosthetics practitioner programs at the Northwestern University Prosthetics Orthotics Center (NUPOC) and her orthotic residency at…

Despite their anger over being terminated, 45% of college educated professionals who were laid off would return to work for their former employer, emphasizing the importance of fair and transparent layoff decisions, according to a recent study published in Career…

Although there is evidence that diabetes is associated with a small increased risk of breast cancer, women with breast cancer and diabetes have an increased all-cause mortality risk, which highlights the importance of maintaining adequate glycemic control alongside anti-cancer treatments…

Ottobock has hired Tom Kuelbs as market manager for orthotics and promoted Adam McPherson to US market manager for the company’s microprocessor knee product area, according to a press release. Kuelbs has a Master’s degree from the Carlson School of…

Mercy Orthotics and Prosthetics Center announced that it has earned a 3-year accreditation from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc., according to a company press release. Mercy’s orthotic and prosthetic services are recognized in the…