While the amount and appropriateness of research focused on prosthetics and orthotics has improved over the last 5 years, a recent State of the Science Meeting survey showed there is still room for additional research in certain areas. “The purpose…
Year: 2012
Team Ossur Athletes Represent at 2012 Paralympics
Three Paralympians bring home medals and memories from London.
Work-family conflict poses risk for musculoskeletal pain
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…
BOC expands year-round testing and instant scoring
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 enters distribution agreement with Cascade Orthopedic
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 opens new Manhattan office
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…
NIH announces National Robotics Initiative awardees
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…
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago welcomes four new residents
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…
Nearly half of terminated employees would return to employer
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…
Mortality risk increased in women with breast cancer, diabetes
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…