Lauri Ezell, CFts, encourages patients to wear diabetic footwear by wearing her own diabetic tennis shoes for comfort.
Year: 2012
Hanger Introduces New Brand Identity at Education Fair
LAS VEGAS — The big show here was at the Rio Hotel & Casino, where Hanger Orthopedic Group and its patient care business, Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, unveiled its new unifying brand and logo during the opening ceremonies of the…
Julian Wells Joins the Advanced Arm Team
Julian Wells Advanced Arm Dynamics announced that Julian Wells, CPO will join the company as a clinical specialist at the Midwest Center of Excellence in Waterloo, Iowa. Wells received a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University…
Round 2 Bidding Open for DMEPOS and National Mail-Order Competitions
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is now soliciting bids for the Round 2 and national mail-order competitions of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding Program. All bids must be submitted in DBidS, the…
Tablet Use Could Negatively Affect Head and Neck Posture
Compared with using desktop computers and laptops, using a computer tablet, such as the Apple iPad, greatly changes the viewing angle at which a user interacts with the computer. This could have potentially negative effects on the viewer’s head and…
Otto Bock Returns as OPAF Gold Level Sponsor
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation announced that Otto Bock Healthcare is returning as a 2012 Gold Level Sponsor for OPAF and The First Clinics. “Otto Bock’s continued and ongoing support for OPAF and The First Clinics is vital to…
Kevin Carroll Honored with International Award
Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP, MS, CP, FAAOP, vice president of prosthetics, Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics Inc., was awarded the Roscrea People of the Year International Award by Roscrea People, a publication in Roscrea, County Tipperary, Ireland, for his innovative…
Registration Open for OPAF Golf Classic
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation announced that registration is open for the 2012 Thranhardt Golf Classic. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 21 at the Stone Mountain Golf Club in Atlanta. Proceeds from the event benefit OPAF…
Foot and Ankle Structure Differs Between Sprinters and Non-Sprinters
Researchers from Penn State University found that the foot and ankle structure of sprinters is significantly different from that of a non-sprinter. The findings not only explain why some people are faster runners than others, but could also lead to…
Rate of Lower Limb Amputations Among US Adults with Diabetes Decreases Significantly
The rate of leg and foot amputations among US adults aged 40 years and older diagnosed with diabetes declined 65% between 1996 and 2008. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed data from the National Hospital Discharge…