The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation has named Brianne Bergeron as the 2014 Dale Yasukawa Scholarship winner. Brianne Bergeron “We are pleased with the selection of Brianne as the 2014 Dale Yasukawa Scholarship winner,” Robin Burton, OPAF executive director, stated…
Year: 2014
Ottobock and Orthocare announce partnership
Ottobock and Orthocare Innovations have entered into a partnership to bring advanced, novel technologies to the global prosthetics market. According to a press release, the partnership is project-focused and will focus on the accelerated delivery of new products. Efforts also…
NAAOP drafts response to CMS on prior authorization proposed rule
The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics announced their efforts to draft a comprehensive response to the proposed rule released by CMS for prior authorization for certain Durable medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies. “When you compare…
NAAOP drafts response to CMS on prior authorization proposed rule
The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics announced their efforts to draft a comprehensive response to the proposed rule released by CMS for prior authorization for certain Durable medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies. “When you compare…
OPAF seeking nominees for board of directors
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation has begun its annual search for nominees to serve on its board of directors. Board members serve a 3-year term and must attend one of two annual board meetings held in conjunction the American…
OPAF seeking nominees for board of directors
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation has begun its annual search for nominees to serve on its board of directors. Board members serve a 3-year term and must attend one of two annual board meetings held in conjunction the American…
Rehab Systems hires new team member
Rehab Systems Orthotic and Prosthetic Technologies announced the addition of Bob Rich, CP, BEO, to the company. Bob Rich Rich received his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Utah where he volunteered in the orthotics and prosthetics department…
Rehab Systems hires new team member
Rehab Systems Orthotic and Prosthetic Technologies announced the addition of Bob Rich, CP, BEO, to the company. Bob Rich Rich received his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Utah where he volunteered in the orthotics and prosthetics department…
Higher prevalence of chronic pain, opioid use reported by soldiers returning from combat
Soldiers returning from combat in Afghanistan or Iraq reported a higher prevalence of chronic pain and opioid use compared with estimates in the general civilian population, according to a research letter published in JAMA Internal Medicine. In 2011, researchers collected…
Higher prevalence of chronic pain, opioid use reported by soldiers returning from combat
Soldiers returning from combat in Afghanistan or Iraq reported a higher prevalence of chronic pain and opioid use compared with estimates in the general civilian population, according to a research letter published in JAMA Internal Medicine. In 2011, researchers collected…