Parker Hannifin Corporation announced that it will market its new exoskeleton device under the name Indego, according to a news release. Parker recently entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Vanderbilt University to develop, manufacture and sell the device, which…
Month: January 2013
OPAF receives USTA grant, Allard support
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation and The First Clinics announced that it is the recipient of a United States Tennis Association Wheelchair Tennis Grant. The $1,500 grant is to be used to promote both wheelchair and adaptive tennis, according…
Algeos USA has announced the opening of its warehouse in Riverside, Calif., marking the arrival of the English company Algeos UK into the US market. The company’s product lines include Plastazote, EVA, Poron, foot orthoses, diagnostic tools and instruments for…
Botulinum toxin A more effective than steroids for plantar fasciitis
Patients with plantar fasciitis who were treated with a combination of botulinum toxin A and plantar fascia stretching exercises experienced rapid and sustained improvement compared with patients who were prescribed intralesional steroids, according to recent study results. Thirty-six patients with…
Good ulcer management reduces amputation caused by diabetes
Amputations caused by diabetic complications can be reduced by at least 50%with the use of proper shoe inserts, podiatry care and regular health checkups, according to a study that will be presented at the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics…
Ability Dynamics, LLC, based in Tempe, Ariz., announced that Celisa Snellings and Marvin McKinney have joined the company as regional sales managers, according to a press release. Snellings has industry experience with Ossur and Freedom Innovations. Her new territory includes…
Florida State University develops prosthetic socket for veteran amputees
In a new contract with the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Florida State University’s High-Performance Materials Institute is developing the next generation of prosthetic limbs for veteran amputees. The 2-year project is aimed at addressing the shortcomings of current prosthetic…
ABC chooses accreditation management system
The American Board of Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) announced that is has selected ARMATURE to build its accreditation management system, according to a news release. ARMATURE, a provider of web-based products and services for reaching compliance standards,…
Variations in electronic reporting may affect quality of EHRs
In a recent study, researchers found a wide measure-by-measure variation in the accuracy of electronic health records reporting. This variation may undermine the validity of electronic health records, which could affect the providers who receive financial incentives for adopting the…
Virtual integration environment helps ease phantom limb pain
Upper limb amputees were able to reduce phantom limb pain over time by visualizing and mimicking movements of a virtual arm, according to recent study results. Researchers enrolled unilateral trans-radial and trans-humeral amputees who had experienced phantom limb pain at…