Month: October 2013

The Challenged Athletes Foundation is accepting applications for its 2014 Access for Athletes grant until Dec. 1. To be eligible, an athlete’s physical disability must be recognized within the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) classifications. Access for Athletes provides funding grants…

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…

Pain symptoms and bone marrow lesions improved when patients with osteoarthritis of the knee used a patellofemoral orthosis for treatment, according to recent study results presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in San Diego. More than 120…

Össur has announced a 6% sales growth, measured in Icelandic currency, for the third quarter of 2013, according to a company release. Sales totaled US $105 million, compared with $99 million in the third quarter of 2012. Gross profit totaled…

The Amputee Coalition announced that Danielle Melton, MD, has succeeded Stephen Wegener, PhD, as chair of its scientific and medical advisory committee. Melton is the director of the amputee program at The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research, Memorial Hermann Hospital…

Jennifer Fayter has joined Nabtesco Proteor USA, Muskego, Wisc. as sales manager. Fayter has been in the O&P industry since 2001, working in media sales as well as textiles manufacturing and sales. She has also served as vice president on…

Jennifer Fayter has joined Nabtesco Proteor USA, Muskego, Wisc. as sales manager. Fayter has been in the O&P industry since 2001, working in media sales as well as textiles manufacturing and sales. She has also served as vice president on…

Transtibial amputees showed improvement crossing obstacles 6 months after discharge from rehabilitation, although they relied more on their intact limb function, according to recent study results published in Prosthetics and Orthotics International. Seven unilateral transtibial amputees crossed an obstacle 0.1m…

Consumer marketing, benefits in the marketplace that exceed the costs and accreditation from an Health and Human Services-approved accrediting entity will influence the success of the federal health care exchanges, according to a study of current state exchanges like the…

OPGA/POINT announced 34 members as recipients of the 2013 Freedom Award for their compassionate service and dedication to veterans and active-duty soldiers. The Freedom Award recognizes those who have provided orthotic and prosthetic fitting or rehabilitation for soldiers wounded in…