Day: November 1, 2012

Hanger Inc. announced net sales of $243.5 million for the third quarter of 2012, an increase of $8.2 million, or 3.5%, from the third quarter of 2011, according to a company press release. The sales increase was a result of…

Richard Van As, of South Africa, and Ivan Owen, of Washington State, have created a prototype prosthetic finger for amputees. However, instead of applying for a patent, Van As and Owen are offering their product design to the public for…

BOSTON — Most orthoses are typically designed to control motion in the ankle, but the motion control could have unintended effects on walking and biomechanics, especially when paired with footwear. Christopher Hovorka, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, co-director of the MSPO…

O&P practitioners should keep the issue in front of their state policymakers.

BOSTON — A goal of every practitioner should be expanding your practice and referrals. By creating a local professional group in your community, you can open doors to networking opportunities with other practitioners as well as local vendors and suppliers,…

One company strives to be the go-to supplier for small O&P companies.

An adjustable throwing prosthesis designed for baseball players is the first to permit a relatively natural throwing motion, according to a press release from TRS Inc., the manufacturer of the device. “Being involved with prosthetics, I’ve developed a lot of…

Transfemoral amputee recognized as only female adaptive skateboarder.

Whether you are opening a new practice or running a well-known O&P company, the right location for your business plays a role in keeping a good business flow. However, an easily accessible location is not the only deciding factor for…

Why you should love a man — and a woman — in a uniform.