With few new prosthetic options, practitioners are offering more activity-specific prostheses.
Month: February 2014
British Society of Shoe Fitters Takes Footwear Fitting Seriously
Bemoaning the easy availability of footwear on the Internet, members strive to provide a thorough, customer-friendly fitting.
Streamline Processes and Improve Productivity With 5S
Part 2 of the series on lean manufacturing focuses on the five “S” principles of workplace organization and process standards.
New England Orthotic and Prosthetic Systems opens new patient care center
New England Orthotic and Prosthetic Systems LLC has announced the opening of its newest patient care center located in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. The facility will be staffed by Kimberly Hertz, BOCO, cFOM, CMF, COA, practice manager, and David Zwissler, BOCO BOCP.…
Tamarack announces new chief executive officer
Joe Hofmeister will replace J. Martin (Marty) Carlson, MS, CPO, FAAOP, as chief executive officer of Tamarack Habilitation Technologies Inc., effective Feb. 17. Currently the company’s chief operating officer, Hofmeister will assume Tamarack’s daily management responsibilities, well as lead strategic…
OPAF names BOC silver level sponsor
For the fourth consecutive year, the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) and The First Clinics welcome the Board for Certification/Accreditation (BOC) as a 2014 silver level sponsor. “BOC is devoted to improving the lives of O&P patients, and sponsoring…
OPAF names BOC silver level sponsor
For the fourth consecutive year, the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) and The First Clinics welcome the Board for Certification/Accreditation (BOC) as a 2014 silver level sponsor. “BOC is devoted to improving the lives of O&P patients, and sponsoring…
College athletes at higher risk of long-term health problems
High physical activity and over-training may result in increased chronic stress, injuries that linger into adulthood and lower quality of life for former Division I athletes, according to a study by Indiana University researchers. The study, which included alumni data…
College athletes at higher risk of long-term health problems
High physical activity and over-training may result in increased chronic stress, injuries that linger into adulthood and lower quality of life for former Division I athletes, according to a study by Indiana University researchers. The study, which included alumni data…
Hanger appoints Richard Pettingill to board of directors
Richard Pettingill, former president and chief executive officer of Allina Hospitals and Clinics, has joined the Hanger Inc. board of directors. “Dick [Richard] is a proven leader in the health care industry with great success in growing revenue and adapting…