Month: November 2012

The 14th Annual Athletes with Disabilities (ADN) Hall of Fame induction ceremony and awards dinner was held recently at the MotorCity Casino in Detroit. Since its inception in 1999, ADN has recognized nearly 100 individuals who are regarded as role…

It may be more economically feasible and efficient for some industries to shift to small, modular, mass-produced units that can be deployed in a single location or distributed across many locations compared with custom-built, large-scale units of production, according to…

Peter Thomas, JD, general counsel for the National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics (NAAOP), discussed the impact and implications that this year’s presidential election will have on the O&P industry in a video statement. Thomas said that…

biodesigns Inc., announced the opening of a new patient treatment and training center at The WaterCourt in Westlake Village, Calif. According to a press release, the 5,400-square-foot facility houses multiple private patient rooms, a state-of-the-art rehab and training center, full…

Among patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, nearly a quarter used complementary and alternative therapy to help manage their condition, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing. The researchers advised that patients should be cautious about…

Gait speed, muscle strength and fitness improved for patients with Parkinson’s disease with physical exercise, including treadmill, stretching and resistance exercises, according to recent study results. Between February 2007 and May 2010, 67 patients from the University of Maryland Parkinson’s…

On November 4, Zac Vawter climbed 103 floors of Chicago’s Willis Tower in SkyRise Chicago, a climb and fundraising event to benefit Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s clinical care and innovative research. Vawter used a neural-controlled prosthetic leg powered by his…

The New Jersey Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists has cancelled its annual conference, scheduled from Nov. 7-9 in Atlantic City, NJ. Hurricane Sandy hit the Jersey shore and disrupted all essential services in the tri-state area, including NJ, NY and…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — DaneLaFontsee, CPed, received the Seymour Lefton Award, which recognizes outstanding service to the pedorthic industry by an individual, at the Pedorthic Footcare Association Annual Symposium and Exhibition, here. LaFontsee enjoyed a successful career as a professional…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The most common adult podiatric pathologies can often be genetically transferred to patient’s offspring. In these scenarios, if the issue is identified and treated early enough, a child can potentially reduce the risk of development in…