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…
Year: 2014
Evidence-based documentation can improve patient care
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Scott Williamson, MBA, CAE, president of Quality Outcomes, explains the importance of evidence-based documentation for O&P practitioners at the New Jersey chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists annual meeting.
Part-time bracing in adolescent scoliosis patients may be effective
In a recently published study, researchers examined the effectiveness of the Providence brace in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who wore the brace only part-time at night. The retrospective study included 34 patients who met the modified Scoliosis Research Society…
Michigan-based Wright & Filippis rebrands offices
Wright & Filippis has announced that its orthotic and prosthetic facilities will undergo a statewide rebranding. “We are continually evaluating our business and making adjustments to accommodate our patient’s needs,” A.J. Filippis, CPO, chairman and CEO stated in a company…
Research correlates female representation on boards with improved financial performance
Having women on boards of directors is positively related to accounting returns, according to a recently published study. Kris Byron, PhD, department chair and associate professor of management at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, and…
ReWalk names new chief financial officer, general manager
ReWalk Robotics has named Kevin W. Hershberger as its new chief financial officer, and Ami Kraft as general manager of its Israel organization. Hershberger most recently served as vice president, controller and chief accounting officer at NxStage Medical Inc. He also served…
University of Pittsburgh to develop network for wheelchair professionals
The University of Pittsburgh has announced a partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development under a 2-year, $2.3 million sub-award to develop the new International Society of Wheelchair Professionals. According to a press release, the global network will teach…
University of Pittsburgh to develop network for wheelchair professionals
The University of Pittsburgh has announced a partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development under a 2-year, $2.3 million sub-award to develop the new International Society of Wheelchair Professionals. According to a press release, the global network will teach…
New guidelines recommend off-loading to increase likelihood of diabetic foot ulcer healing
Relieving pressure on the foot through the use of off-loading improves healing outcomes and reduces complications in patients with diabetic foot ulcers, according to consensus guidelines published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. “The Management of Diabetic…
Orthotic care can make a difference for scoliosis patients
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Tom Gavin, CO, national orthotic specialist for Hanger Clinic, talked about the ways an orthosis can help patients with scoliosis at the New Jersey chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists annual meeting. Gavin…