BOSTON — In his presentation at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly here, Jason Kahle, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, gave tips on how O&P practices could clinically differentiate themselves from their competition, and employ effective marketing strategies that would…
Month: December 2012
Peak Plantar Pressures in Weight Bearing Exercises Similar to Pressures in Level Walking
Individuals with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy are discouraged to conduct weight bearing exercise for risk of injury due to high peak plantar pressures creating skin breakdown. However, peak plantar pressures during most weight-bearing exercises are about the same as for…
EHRs: The Future of Medical Recordkeeping
With easy to navigate, up-to-date information, electronic health records can help keep clinicians on top of their patients’ medical history.
Adapted Sports Increased Life Satisfaction in People With Disabilities
Individuals with physical disabilities who participated in adapted sports had significantly higher quality of life and life satisfaction scores compared with individuals with physical disabilities not involved in adapted sports, according to study results published in Disability and Health Journal.…
Assess Cardiac Risks in Amputee Patients
High coronary artery calcium score indicates artherosclerotic disease.
Preoperative Assessments Could Improve Outcomes in Lower Limb Amputations
Collaborators from the Samuel S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Albany, N.Y. and the University of Pennsylvania have been investigating the effects of comprehensive rehabilitative services for patients undergoing amputations. “Around the time that we were looking at this…
Segment Model Valid Method for Determining Total Power of Transtibial Structures
When compared with an anatomically relevant biomechanical model, a unified deformable segment model is a valid generalized method for determining the quantity of total power of transtibial structures, according to results from a recent study. “When we design prosthetics and…
Trending Now: Throwback Thursday
Dig out the old pictures and make Thursday a party for your business.
Networks Improve Efficiency for Independent Providers
Increased access to insurance contracts allows independent facilities to compete.
The Best Weekend in Tri
Challenged Athletes Foundation raises record 
amount at annual Triathlon Challenge.