Bioness recently announced it has received the 2015 Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award in Functional Electrical Stimulation for Walking. The company, which provides rehabilitation solutions for individuals affected by pain, central nervous system disorders and orthopedic injuries, received the…
Month: July 2015
Wounded Israeli, US veterans join Wounded Warrior Project’s ‘Soldier Ride’
Five former Israel Defense Forces soldiers who were wounded during their military service joined wounded U.S. veterans in the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride, which was held July 16-18 in New York. The Israel Defense Force (IDF) participants included wounded…
Integra LifeSciences completes acquisition of TEI Biosciences, TEI Medical
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation recently announced it has completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of TEI Biosciences and TEI Medical. The acquisition accelerates Integra’s entry into the diabetic foot ulcer market, specifically wound and tissue repair, according…
Paralyzed veteran opens spinal cord injury recovery center
A paralyzed veteran and his wife have met their fundraising goal and opened a non-profit recovery center for spinal-cord injured patients to recover. Stay In Step, founded by Romy Camargo and wife, Gaby Camargo, offers treatment, rehabilitation and support services…
Hanger announces new chief information officer
Hanger has announced Scott Ranson has joined the company as its chief information officer, effective July 20. Scott Ranson Ranson spent 14 years as the chief information officer for Brookdale Senior Living, a publicly traded senior housing solution provider.…
Hanger announces new chief information officer
Hanger has announced Scott Ranson has joined the company as its chief information officer, effective July 20. Scott Ranson Ranson spent 14 years as the chief information officer for Brookdale Senior Living, a publicly traded senior housing solution provider.…
ReWalk receives first-ever federal board approval for continuing education units
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy has approved ReWalk Robotics’ Clinician Basic Training Program for continuing education units. Physical therapists who complete the training course will qualify for continuing education units (CEUs) as part of their required professional…
BCP Group announces partnership with Beacon Prosthetics and Orthotics
The Nashville-based BCP Group recently announced it has partnered with Beacon Prosthetics and Orthotics, based in Raleigh, N.C. BCP Group has acquired ownership of Beacon and will provide services and resources to support Beacon’s continued growth, but the practice will…
Neuromuscular scoliosis more complex, difficult to treat than idiopathic scoliosis
Findings from a recently published review article demonstrated neuromuscular scoliosis in pediatric patients can lead to more complications and is generally more difficult to treat than idiopathic scoliosis. According to researchers, although scoliosis is among one of the biggest concerns…
Neuromuscular scoliosis more complex, difficult to treat than idiopathic scoliosis
Findings from a recently published review article demonstrated neuromuscular scoliosis in pediatric patients can lead to more complications and is generally more difficult to treat than idiopathic scoliosis. According to researchers, although scoliosis is among one of the biggest concerns…