The Orthotics & Prosthetics Activities Foundation (OPAF) Dale Yasukawa Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications from Northwestern University students currently enrolled in the O&P program. This scholarship is open to all full-time certificate candidates enrolled in Northwestern University’s Prosthetic Orthotic…
Month: April 2013
Allen Edmonds releases orthosis-friendly golf shoes
Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation, in collaboration with Jack Nicklaus, has introduced the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Line, a comprehensive line of golf shoes and golf-related products. The golf shoes feature removable insoles to make it easy for men with foot…
IPC will honor University of Pittsburgh researcher
The International Paralympic Committee announced that it will be awarding Rory Cooper, PhD, a professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology at the University of Pittsburgh, with the Paralympic Scientific Award, which recognizes an academic researcher for his…
Hanger patient delivers TEDx talk
Katy Sullivan, a bilateral transfemoral amputee and Hanger Clinic patient, recently gave a presentation during a TEDx event in Hollywood, Calif., according to a press release. TEDx is a community-level version of the popular TED talk series. During the talk,…
IAAPOC presents scholarship awards
The International African American Prosthetic & Orthotic Coalition has awarded Delisa Lawson and Juan Cave II with the Sam D. Benson Scholarship at their annual meeting and scientific conference. The scholarship is named for the first president of the International…
Plastic construction makes body-powered orthosis light enough for toddlers.
Orthoses can help geriatric patients who experience pain, osteoporosis or stroke return to daily living.
Take stock of your current protection procedures and review them annually.
For patients with first ray amputations resulting from diabetic complications, ulcerations caused by limited joint mobility and gait abnormalities frequently cause higher levels of amputation. However, a total contact insole can significantly reduce plantar pressures and mitigate the risk for…
A study published in the Journal of Business Research found that shared ethnicity between customers and customer-contact employees affects customer expectations and contributes to a more positive experience. “Shared ethnicity between customer providers and customers can have a significant impact…