Month: May 2014

Home-based exercise can improve clogged leg arteries and long-term walking ability in people with peripheral artery disease, according to a recently published study. The study compared walking ability in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and control patients, a year…

Orthotic Holdings Inc. has acquired PedAlign, a foot orthosis company based in San Diego. Founded in 2001, PedAlign developed a scanning and ordering system that provides a fully digital orthotic solution to foot health practitioners, according to a press release.…

Medical students who participated in an online training module designed for the evaluation and care of chronic pain had improved clinical skills compared with students who did not participate, according to study results published in the Journal of the American…

Physical activity and exercise could improve quality of life for post-stroke patients, according to a recent American Heart Association and American Stroke Association statement. “There is strong evidence that physical activity and exercise after stroke can improve cardiovascular fitness, walking…

Surgical site infections in patients in Veterans Affairs hospitals are associated with excessive costs, especially in patients undergoing neurosurgery, according to study results. Researchers used Veterans Health Administration Decision Support System and Veterans Affairs (VA) Surgical Quality Improvement Program databases…

The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) is sponsoring wheelchair and amputee tennis clinics across the Carolinas from June 10-14. The clinics will feature Karin Korb, Paralympic wheelchair tennis player and coach.  Clinics are free and are open to anyone…

Scheck & Siress Prosthetics Inc. announced John Ruzich, CP, at the Hickory Hills, Ill., patient care facility, has transferred his interest in Scheck & Siress to the remaining seven shareholders. He will continue to provide patient care at that location…

Orthotic Holdings Inc. announced that Ottobock has made a strategic investment in the orthotics group. Orthotic Holdings Inc. (OHI) consists of Langer Biomechanics Inc., The Orthotic Group Inc., Arizona AFO Inc., SafeStep Inc. and Pedalign Inc. OHI has four manufacturing…

Orthotic Holdings Inc. announced that Ottobock has made a strategic investment in the orthotics group. Orthotic Holdings Inc. (OHI) consists of Langer Biomechanics Inc., The Orthotic Group Inc., Arizona AFO Inc., SafeStep Inc. and Pedalign Inc. OHI has four manufacturing…

Touch Bionics announced new features to the i-limb ultra-revolution, according to a company press release. Bluetooth-enabled devices, called grip chips, will now let users assign a grip to an object and assist in performing of activities of daily living. Mobile…