Month: February 2014

Sedentary behavior could directly result in disability for individuals aged 60 years or older, regardless of moderate to vigorous physical activity, according to a study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health. The National Health and Nutrition Examinations…

Sedentary behavior could directly result in disability for individuals aged 60 years or older, regardless of moderate to vigorous physical activity, according to a study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health. The National Health and Nutrition Examinations…

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 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…

CMS announced several changes to the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program as it begins the procurement process for the next round of program contracts. According to a release from the National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics & Prosthetics (NAAOP),…

The majority of women who undergo mastectomy for breast cancer go on to get breast reconstruction, according to study results published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. “Breast reconstruction has a big impact on quality of life for breast cancer…

The Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation announced the 2014 winter cycle recipients of research grants in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. The awards will be presented March 1 at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., in conjunction…

Shriners Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, has installed the EOS System, a low-dose 2-D and 3-D imaging system. It is the fourth installation within the Shriners Hospitals for Children network. “EOS’ extremely low-dose system provides high quality 2-D and 3-D imaging…

Shriners Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, has installed the EOS System, a low-dose 2-D and 3-D imaging system. It is the fourth installation within the Shriners Hospitals for Children network. “EOS’ extremely low-dose system provides high quality 2-D and 3-D imaging…

Hanger Inc. announced net sales of $278.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of $8.6 million from the fourth quarter of 2012, according to a company press release. The fourth quarter net sales increase of $8.6 million,…