Bioness Inc. has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its L300 Foot Drop System to pediatric patients and their caregivers. “More than 500,000 Americans suffer from the effects of cerebral palsy, in addition…
Year: 2013
Among older adults with mild to severe medial knee osteoarthritis, custom-made laterally wedged insoles with arch support provided a significant reduction in pain, as well as improvements in function and quality of life, according to recent study results. Researchers prescribed…
Study: Diabetic footwear not worn at home
Patients with diabetes prescribed to wear custom footwear infrequently wear this footwear at home where the largest amount of walking occurs, according to study results recently published in Diabetes Care. The study included 107 patients with diabetes, neuropathy, a recently…
Registration for the Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) annual meeting from April 10 to the 13 in Buckhead, Atlanta, Ga. is now open. The annual meeting allows health care practitioners to present and evaluate new ideas, techniques and methodology…
The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics & Prosthetics (NAAOP) has added two new board members for the term of the 113th Congress, 2013-2014. Donald A. Dotter Donald A. Dotter, BOCP, BOCO, has practiced at Antelope Valley…
Ottobock announced that it has created an upper limb prosthetics team, which includes seven Ottobock marketing, sales and clinical experts, according to a news release. Business development manager and sales specialist Dave Slipher will lead the team. Slipher has more…
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics is seeking nominees for the positions of director and public member director on its board of directors. Each position entails a 4-year commitment beginning Dec. 1. Nominees for the open…
Parker Hannifin Corporation announced that it will market its new exoskeleton device under the name Indego, according to a news release. Parker recently entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Vanderbilt University to develop, manufacture and sell the device, which…
OPAF receives USTA grant, Allard support
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation and The First Clinics announced that it is the recipient of a United States Tennis Association Wheelchair Tennis Grant. The $1,500 grant is to be used to promote both wheelchair and adaptive tennis, according…
Algeos USA has announced the opening of its warehouse in Riverside, Calif., marking the arrival of the English company Algeos UK into the US market. The company’s product lines include Plastazote, EVA, Poron, foot orthoses, diagnostic tools and instruments for…