David Prater, CFts, wears many hats to ensure his customers wear shoes that fit.
Year: 2012
Plié 2.0 Users Indicate Positive Outcomes on Survey
Kurt Collier, CP, vice president of business development for Freedom Innovations, shared the results from a comparative survey associated with the Plié Microprocessor Knee Joint — also known as the Plié 2.0 — at the 2011 American Orthotic and Prosthetic…
Validity of Clinical Outcomes Assessment System Tested
Objective measurement of a patient’s functional capability is becoming increasingly important for clinicians. With renewed focus on identifying inaccurate billing for lower extremity devices from the federal government, O&P practitioners need to have clear and objective measurements of patient functionality…
Nike and Össur Collaborate on High Performance Technology
Transfemoral amputee and Paralympian Sarah Reinertsen was the inspiration behind Össur’s Flex-Run with Nike sole.
Selective Laser Sintering Creates Subtle Changes to Lower Limb Prostheses
Selective laser sintering may potentially improve mobility on a variety of terrains and increase comfort for the user. Rick Neptune, PhD, professor, University of Texas at Austin Cockrell School of Engineering and his team of graduate students are working in…
Habitual High Heel Use Could Have Long-term Effects on Walking
Previous studies exploring the effects of wearing high heels have found that it causes shortening of the medial gastrocnemius muscles and increases Achilles tendon stiffness, resulting in chronic adaptations in the muscle-tendon units in the foot. However, few studies have…
The Art and Science of Observational Gait Analysis
To elevate the level of clinical practice, practitioners need to combine subjective assessment with skill proficiency and submit their best efforts to rigorous objective study. A few years ago I ordered a novel titled Blink from Amazon for my leisure reading.…
Physical Re-education
Multidisciplinary teams at military hospitals create individualized rehabilitation programs for their unique patient population. Statistics provided by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center show that 240 instances of at least one arm or leg amputation were performed on deployed soldiers…
Central Brace & Limb Hosts First Dive Scuba Clinic
Central Brace & Limb hosted a First Dive Intro to Scuba Clinic on March 4 at the Avon High School pool facilities in Avon, Ind. First Dive is a program of the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF), which offers…
Amputee Coalition Welcomes New Director of Finance and Administration
The Amputee Coalition announced that Steve Cox has been hired as the new director of finance and administration. Effective on March 26, he will oversee financial operations and management, human resources, business development and the professional Healthcare Provider membership program.…