The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Ohio WillowWood Co. by reversing a November 2013 judgment that prevented the company from manufacturing or selling a line of prosthetic gel liners. The 2013 ruling favored Alps South…
Month: June 2015
O&P Professionals Have Mixed Opinions on Technology in the Workplace
Technology is both an opportunity and investment for O&P facility owners.
Intensive physical therapy assists severely impaired stroke patients in regaining arm function
Key to improved recovery for stroke patients is more time spent in an intensive physical therapy program, according to researchers at the University of Florida. Janis Daly, PhD, professor in the University of Florida College of Medicine’s Department of Neurology…
Intensive physical therapy assists severely impaired stroke patients in regaining arm function
Key to improved recovery for stroke patients is more time spent in an intensive physical therapy program, according to researchers at the University of Florida. Janis Daly, PhD, professor in the University of Florida College of Medicine’s Department of Neurology…
Wheelchair users advocate for improved access at annual Roll on Capitol Hill event
The United Spinal Association and more than 100 advocates from its national network of chapters gathered in Washington, D.C. on June 7-10 for Roll on Capitol Hill, the association’s signature policy event. Roll on Capitol Hill (ROCH) highlights key advocacy…
Study: BMI tests underestimate obesity in teens with disabilities
A study of tests used to assess obesity in adolescents with physical disabilities demonstrated new approaches based on BMI and other measures are needed, according to a press release from Wolters Kluwer Health. Brooks C. Wingo, PhD, an assistant professor…
Study: BMI tests underestimate obesity in teens with disabilities
A study of tests used to assess obesity in adolescents with physical disabilities demonstrated new approaches based on BMI and other measures are needed, according to a press release from Wolters Kluwer Health. Brooks C. Wingo, PhD, an assistant professor…
Shriners Hospital for Children joins Mayo Clinic Care Network
Shriners Hospitals for Children has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, according to a recent press release. The national network will allow the 22 Shriners locations to offer providers and patients access to additional expertise from Mayo Clinic and enhance…
Shriners Hospital for Children joins Mayo Clinic Care Network
Shriners Hospitals for Children has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, according to a recent press release. The national network will allow the 22 Shriners locations to offer providers and patients access to additional expertise from Mayo Clinic and enhance…
Austrian researchers fit first patient with leg prosthesis that can feel
A team of Austrian researchers recently announced it has performed the first successful fitting of a leg prosthesis that sends feelings to its wearer. Hubert Egger, PhD, a professor at the FH Upper Austria’s University of Applied Sciences, and colleagues…