Eating whole fruits, specifically blueberries, grapes and apples, was associated with a lower risk for developing Type 2 diabetes compared with drinking fruit juice, according to recently published study results. The study included more than 187,000 participants drawn from the…
Year: 2013
AOPA announces second voting notice for 2014 board of directors
The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association released a second notice for members to vote for 2014 AOPA board of director vacancies and officer positions. Before voting, members should consult the 2013 Report of Nominated Officers and Directors for information about…
Patients with transtibial amputation experienced decreased voluntary body inclination with backward movements when testing the limits of stability of prosthetic alignments compared with controls, according to a study recently published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Changes in…
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Patients with plantar fasciopathy who received injections of high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid showed improved outcome scores and activities of daily living, according to results of a study presented here. “The improvement in VAS score from baseline to 5…
The potential candidate who looks great on paper is not always the best choice for the job.
Recent study results offered preliminary evidence of changes in spatiotemporal gait parameters and confirmed flat foot posture and hypermobility of the lower limb following orthotic intervention in children with developmental coordination disorder. “Our clinical experience has indicated that children with…
In their 2-year follow-up of 39 consecutive adolescent patients with idiopathic scoliosis treated with spinal fusion, researchers of this study found implant density was significantly associated with curve correction. “Without curve flexibility taken into consideration, implant density is positively correlated…
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently announced awards of approximately $67 million to health centers in the US, including $19 million made available by the Affordable Care Act, to establish 32 new health service delivery sites.…
Whether performing virtual task-specific repetitive practice using a robotic orthosis or actual task specific practice supervised by a physical therapist, independent post-stroke survivors significantly reduced impairments with no significant differences in gains between the two groups, according to recent study…
Upper extremity amputees who used a prosthesis had poorer touch pressure sensibility in the residual limb compared with upper extremity amputees who did not use a prosthesis, according to recent study results. “In adults with acquired upper extremity amputations, it…