The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education announced the launch of the first centralized application service to streamline and simplify the application process for prospective students applying to multiple orthotic and prosthetic programs, according to a press release. The…
Day: October 16, 2012
Study Examines Plantarflexion Resistance in Commonly Used AFOs
BOSTON — Joseph Whiteside, CO presented findings documenting plantarflexion resistance in a variety of commonly prescribed ankle-foot-orthoses (AFOs) at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly here. The study, originally published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, was…
Side Effects From Prescription Drugs Can Affect Patient Fittings
BOSTON — If a patient experiences difficulties with socket fit or swelling, sometimes the symptoms may be related to a medication that the patient is taking. Megan Ehret, PharmD, BCPP, associate professor of pharmacology practice at the University of Connecticut,…
Allard hires new director of clinical resources
Allard USA announced that it has hired Pamela K. Hale, CPO, as its new director of clinical resources. Pamela K. Hale Hale brings more than 20 years of industry experience to her role, and her knowledge and interests include…