Day: January 29, 2015

Researchers at the New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering and Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition are developing a framework that could speed up the design of powered exoskeletons. The framework would design customizable exoskeletons that allow individuals…

When a student found an issue in the design of current prostheses, he discovered an unlikely solution in the form of a goat.

Research into lower back power phases may guide future development of rehabilitation regimens for lower extremity amputees.

Incorporating therapy into an O&P practice can optimize patient outcomes.

A picture can be worth a thousand words when it comes to marketing your business.

In a recent report, researchers found electronic activity monitors may represent a medium by which clinical behavioral interventions could be translated for widespread use in clinical, public health and rehabilitation settings. “Electronic activity monitors are very popular, but there is…

Life insurance — if it were free you would surely own unlimited amounts. But it is not free, so you do your best to own as much as you can for the least dollar outlay from a limited budget. Or…

A new generation of O&P professionals brings a mindset that embraces ideas and technology.

Replacement of the wooden leg was a significant breakthrough for amputees.