Small differences in joint kinematics provide insight to whether overground walking is similar to treadmill training.
Month: February 2013
Her secret to creating better orthoses is starting with better impressions.
LAS VEGAS —Roy D. Bloebaum, PhD, a research professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine, discussed new research and developments in osseointegration at the Hanger Education Fair and National Meeting, here. According to Bloebaum, traditional prosthetic sockets can…
NAS releases prepayment review of external breast prostheses
Noridian Administrative Services (NAS) LLC, the Jurisdiction D Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME MAC) Medical Review Department, completed a widespread prepayment probe review of external breast prostheses. This review involved 95 claims of which 68 were denied, resulting…
The Orthotics and Prosthetics Activities Foundation (OPAF) and The First Clinics announced that the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC) will return as a silver-level sponsor in 2013. “ABC has been a strong supporter of OPAF…
LAS VEGAS — Managing soft tissue is crucial for proper fit of a lower limb prosthesis, according to Christian Ertl, MD, a general surgeon and wound specialist at Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, who presented at the…
LAS VEGAS — The development of industry-wide standards for prosthetic sockets could improve strength and variability, according to Maria Gerschutz, PhD, an applied research engineer for WillowWood, who presented her research at the Hanger Education Fair and National Meeting, here.…
LAS VEGAS — Jeff Retallack, CP, the clinic manager for Hanger’s Thornton and Lafayette, Colo. offices, discussed the importance of a well maintained office at the Hanger Education Fair and National Meeting, here. According to Retallack, a clean and organized…
The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics (NAAOP) announced several upcoming major deadlines and changes occurring in Washington, DC. First, the release for the President’s budget for fiscal year 2014 has been delayed and is expected to…
Tai Chi reduces falls in adult stroke survivors
Tai Chi reduced falls among adult stroke survivors compared with those who received usual care or participated in a national fitness program, according to a recently published study. Eighty-nine stroke survivors were randomly assigned to practice Tai Chi, participate in…