The results of a randomized controlled trial published in Age and Ageing show that a self-directed walking program designed for sedentary older people did not reduce incidence of falls, although it did increase mobility levels. The Easy Steps trial investigated…
Month: January 2015
Working toward a good cause could increase productivity
Working to benefit a good cause could increase corporate productivity by 30%, according to findings published in Management Science. “A lot of studies show how bonuses and stock options can improve performance,” Mirco Tonin, PhD, economist at the University of…
UAE, WHO partner to supply Syria with prosthetic, assistive devices
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of International Cooperation and Development has announced the signing of a 1-year, $1 million agreement with the World Health Organization to support the organization’s Syria Crisis Response initiative. The agreement was signed by H.E. Hazza…
Ability P&O hires chief operating officer
Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc. in Exon, Pa. has announced the hiring of Kathleen DeLawrence as chief operating officer. DeLawrence According to a company press release, DeLawrence previously served on Ability’s board of directors and has more than 20 years…
Ability P&O hires chief operating officer
Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc. in Exon, Pa. has announced the hiring of Kathleen DeLawrence as chief operating officer. DeLawrence According to a company press release, DeLawrence previously served on Ability’s board of directors and has more than 20 years…
ABC introduces accreditation compliance kit
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Inc. has created an Accreditation Compliance Kit to help facility owners and business managers maintain compliance with accreditation throughout the year. The kit, available for facilities accredited through the American…
New OSHA reporting requirements include on-the-job amputation
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has implemented a revised rule for reporting death or injury in the workplace, which took effect Jan. 1, 2015. Under the new rule, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)…
Patient lifestyle an important part of orthotic device development
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Seamus Kennedy, CPed, president and co-owner of Hersco Ortho Labs, explained the importance of considering a patient’s weight, lifestyle and shoe style while creating a customized foot orthosis at the New Jersey chapter of the American…