Among K2- and K3-level unilateral transtibial amputees, a combination of standardized gait training and an appropriate prosthetic foot can promote greater external work symmetry, according to a study recently published in Prosthetics and Orthotics International. “In prosthetics, the current prescription…
Year: 2013
Stroke survivors cite spasticity as one of top symptoms impacting daily living
Seventy percent of stroke survivors living with spasticity and their caregivers ranked the condition as one of the top three symptoms impacting their life post-stroke, according to a recent survey. “It is critical for physicians to address spasticity with their…
Seventy percent of stroke survivors living with spasticity and their caregivers ranked the condition as one of the top three symptoms impacting their life post-stroke, according to a recent survey. “It is critical for physicians to address spasticity with their…
Hanger releases third quarter reports
Hanger Inc. announced net sales of $271.1 million for the third quarter of 2013, an increase of 11.8% from the third quarter of 2012, according to a company press release. The third quarter net sales increase of $28.6 million was…
Exercise programs designed to prevent falls in older adults were shown to prevent injuries caused by falls, including the most severe ones, according to a recent study. Researchers examined 17 randomized controlled trials of fall prevention exercise interventions in 4,305…
Exercise programs prevent injuries caused by falls
Exercise programs designed to prevent falls in older adults were shown to prevent injuries caused by falls, including the most severe ones, according to a recent study. Researchers examined 17 randomized controlled trials of fall prevention exercise interventions in 4,305…
More than half of Medicare recipients experience preventable injury in nursing facilities
An estimated 22% of Medicare beneficiaries experienced adverse events or injury during their time at a skilled nursing facility, according to an HHS study from 2004–2012. An additional 11% experienced events that resulted in temporary harm that required medical intervention.…
Ability Dynamics names new vice president of sales
Ability Dynamics has named Steve Sherman vice president of sales. Sherman will pilot national sales efforts in North America and lead expansion into worldwide markets. Prior to his new role, Sherman was instrumental in the launch and development of the…
Ability Dynamics names new vice president of sales
Ability Dynamics has named Steve Sherman vice president of sales. Sherman will pilot national sales efforts in North America and lead expansion into worldwide markets. Prior to his new role, Sherman was instrumental in the launch and development of the…
Students with disability more likely to be restrained, secluded in school
Students with a disability were more likely to be restrained or secluded in school in response to student behavior problems compared with students without a disability, particularly in affluent school districts, according to recent research from the Carsey Institute at…