Approximately 10,000 veterans and current service members are expected to benefit from $8 million awarded recently through the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Grants for Adaptive Sports program. According to the VA website, the Grants for Adaptive Sports (ASG) program “provides…
Month: December 2014
VA announces Adaptive Sports Grant recipients
Approximately 10,000 veterans and current service members are expected to benefit from $8 million awarded recently through the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Grants for Adaptive Sports program. According to the VA website, the Grants for Adaptive Sports (ASG) program “provides…
BioM reports $6 million in funding
BioM has raised $6 million in debt and equity funding, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company, listed in the filing as iWalk, reported 18 investors and is still offering $4 million in debt…
BioM reports $6 million in funding
BioM has raised $6 million in debt and equity funding, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company, listed in the filing as iWalk, reported 18 investors and is still offering $4 million in debt…
United We Stand: Allied Efforts Drive O&P to New Heights
As O&P joins with other fields, collaborations prove there is no “I” in team when it comes to prosthetic creation.
Young Innovators: GRASP
Unable to find a prosthetic arm that worked for him, Jordan Nickerson decided to fabricate one to fit his needs.
Predictors identified for successful limb salvage surgery in diabetic foot patients
Researchers have identified factors that can predict the success or failure of post-amputation limb salvage for diabetic foot patients, according to results published in BMC Surgery. The study evaluated 154 patients who underwent limb salvage surgery for distal diabetic foot…
NEOPS announces new COO, CAO
New England Orthotic and Prosthetic Systems LLC has announced new leadership for 2015. Effective Jan. 1, David Mahler, CPO, has been promoted to chief operating officer and Terri Bragdon will become chief administrative officer. According to a company press release,…
NEOPS announces new COO, CAO
New England Orthotic and Prosthetic Systems LLC has announced new leadership for 2015. Effective Jan. 1, David Mahler, CPO, has been promoted to chief operating officer and Terri Bragdon will become chief administrative officer. According to a company press release,…
Sandbridge Capital acquires minority stake in BackJoy Orthotics
Sandbridge Capital, a private equity firm focused on growth equity investments in the consumer brand sector, acquired a minority stake in BackJoy Orthotics LLC. According to a company press release, the investment will be used to help fund BackJoy’s global…