Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) have developed a device to monitor swelling in a patient’s residual limb, according to a news release. The device uses electrodes placed on the residual limb within the prosthetic socket to measure increased…
Day: July 24, 2013
OPAF hosts First Volley clinic
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation hosted a First Volley adaptive tennis clinic at Adventure Amputee Camp in Bryson City, N.C., according to a news release. The clinic, led by First Volley instructor Amy Franklin, offered adaptive instruction in tennis…
Cupron develops antifungal sock for patients with diabetes
Cupron announced the development of an antifungal sock for patients with diabetes called the Pro Therapy System. Made with a copper, the antifungal technology is embedded in the fibers of the sock, and as a result, its effectiveness will not…