ORLANDO, Fla. — Amputees showed reduced asymmetry during sit-to-stand trials while using a microprocessor knee, but had longer rise times, according to results of a study presented at the O&P World Congress, here. “We are concerned about the comorbidities that people develop…
Day: September 20, 2013
ORLANDO, Fla. — Company culture is a critical aspect of the business valuation process, according to a presenter who provided tips on how potential buyers develop appropriate valuations of O&P businesses at the O&P World Congress. “At the end of…
Strong company culture can increase business valuation
ORLANDO, Fla. — Company culture is a critical aspect of the business valuation process, according to a presenter who provided tips on how potential buyers develop appropriate valuations of O&P businesses at the O&P World Congress. “At the end of…
Review finds conflicting evidence on AFO efficacy in post-stroke patients
ORLANDO, Fla. — A literature review on the use of ankle foot orthoses in post-stroke patients found conflicting evidence of efficacy based on several different outcome measures. Jason Jennings, BS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, area clinic manager at Hanger clinic, Houston,…
ORLANDO, Fla. — A literature review on the use of ankle foot orthoses in post-stroke patients found conflicting evidence of efficacy based on several different outcome measures. Jason Jennings, BS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, area clinic manager at Hanger clinic, Houston,…
ORLANDO, Fla. — Researchers found that two microprocessor knees displayed similar performance during functionality and safety tests, however, the cost-effectiveness of one requires more research. “It is not about high processing speed and more sensors,” Jason Highsmith, PhD, DPT, CP, FAAOP…
Researchers find similar functionality in comparison of microprocessor knees
ORLANDO, Fla. — Researchers found that two microprocessor knees displayed similar performance during functionality and safety tests, however, the cost-effectiveness of one requires more research. “It is not about high processing speed and more sensors,” Jason Highsmith, PhD, DPT, CP, FAAOP…
Keynote addresses how to create sustainable solutions in developing countries
ORLANDO, Fla. — During the keynote address at the O&P World Congress, Heinz Trebbin, CPO, MSc discussed ways to create sustainable rehabilitation and education projects in developing countries. Trebbin has been working in developing countries, including Tanzania, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Angola and…
Sankai gives keynote at O&P World Congress opening ceremonies
ORLANDO, Fla. — Yoshiuyki Sankai, PhD, delivered the first keynote address to kick off the O&P World Congress meeting, here. Sankai is a professor at the University of Tsukuba, Japan, visiting professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, and…