CHICAGO — Bracing significantly decreased progression of high-risk curves in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis to the threshold for surgery, according to a presenter at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, here. Lori Dolan,…
Year: 2014
Wireless load cell sensor provides accurate measurement of forces within prosthesis
CHICAGO — Researchers have found that a wireless load cell sensor can be an efficient way to measure forces that occur within a prosthesis, according to results of an initial assessment presented at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists…
Wireless load cell sensor provides accurate measurement of forces within prosthesis
CHICAGO — Researchers have found that a wireless load cell sensor can be an efficient way to measure forces that occur within a prosthesis, according to results of an initial assessment presented at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists…
Study: App less accurate than 3-D video system for gait analysis
CHICAGO — A mobile video analysis application was less accurate in the measurement of gait than a 3-D motion capture system, according to a study presented by Lee Childers, PhD, CP, at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual…
Study: App less accurate than 3-D video system for gait analysis
CHICAGO — A mobile video analysis application was less accurate in the measurement of gait than a 3-D motion capture system, according to a study presented by Lee Childers, PhD, CP, at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual…
Orthotronic mobility system improves activities of daily living for KAFO, stance control orthosis users
CHICAGO — Use of an orthotic mobility system improved gait and activities of daily living for patients who wear a traditional KAFO and stance control orthosis, according to data presented at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting…
Orthotronic mobility system improves activities of daily living for KAFO, stance control orthosis users
CHICAGO — Use of an orthotic mobility system improved gait and activities of daily living for patients who wear a traditional KAFO and stance control orthosis, according to data presented at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting…
Rosenstein discusses current political climate in O&P, health care
CHICAGO — Inviting local congressional representatives into an O&P practice is the most effective way orthotists and prosthetists can demonstrate the need for professional O&P care, according to a presenter at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting…
Rosenstein discusses current political climate in O&P, health care
CHICAGO — Inviting local congressional representatives into an O&P practice is the most effective way orthotists and prosthetists can demonstrate the need for professional O&P care, according to a presenter at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting…
Alignment Changes Affect Socket Reaction Moments in Transtibial Prostheses
In transtibial prostheses with energy storage and return feet, alignment changes had a systematic effect on the socket reaction moments in the sagittal and coronal planes, according to study results published in Clinical Biomechanics. Researchers believe the socket reaction moments…