Month: May 2013

The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics released a webcast statement in support of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association’s recently filed lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and the Department of Health and Human…

The US Senate confirmed Marilyn Tavenneras the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, according to a news release. Tavenner received 91 of the 98 cast votes, making her the first confirmed administrator of CMS in 7 years.…

The Department of Veterans Affairs is mandating overtime hours for claims processors in its 56 regional benefits offices in an effort to reduce the compensation claims backlog. The mandate, which will be implemented through the end of fiscal year 2013,…

Ankle-foot orthoses or foot drop stimulators yielded significant improvements in gait speed and other functional outcomes for patients with foot drop resulting from a stroke, according to a study published in Stroke. The study, which was conducted by researchers at…

Ability Dynamics LLC announced that Russell Cannon has joined the company as the Northeast regional sales manager, according to a press release. Most recently, Cannon served as the territory manager for Trulife Inc; previous experience includes positions at Spinal Technology…

The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) filed suit against Health and Human Services and Medicare in the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia, seeking relief from the unfair and unauthorized actions of CMS, primarily actions of its…

The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) recently changed the prerequisites to become a certified orthotist or prosthetist. Candidates must now graduate from an education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and continue a residency…

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan have identified the first gene to be associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), according to a news release. Although the cause of AIS is unknown, previous studies suggest that…

The Warrior Games, which are hosted by the US Olympic Committee and sponsored by Deloitte, will run from May 11-16 in Colorado Springs, Colo., according to a news release. The Warrior Games, which is a sports competition for injured and…

Researchers found no differences between casting-only and casting with botulinum toxin A injections when treating children with idiopathic toe-walking. “Whether the effect of botulinum toxin-A treatment for idiopathic toe-walking can be improved with repeated injections, addition of bracing or more…