The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation recently launched First Fit at the Amputee Coalition Limb Loss Education Day, in conjunction with the O&P World Congress in Orlando, Fla. The goal of First Fit is to provide practical fitness tips, along…
Day: October 18, 2013
Rocker soles, flat sole shoes comparable in reducing disability, lower back pain
Rocker sole shoes were found to be no more effective than flat sole shoes in reducing disability and pain in people with lower back pain, while flat shoes were more beneficial for lower back pain aggravated by standing or walking,…
Indego exoskeleton wins Popular Mechanics Innovator award
Parker Hannifin’s Indego exoskeleton has received a 2013 Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Innovator Award. The awards recognize innovation in fields such as technology, medicine, space exploration and automotive design. The Indego is a collaboration between Parker Hannifin and Vanderbilt University, Nashville,…