The Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics is accepting abstracts for its annual meeting, to be held April 13-16, 2016, at the Omni Interlocken Resort, in Broomfield, Colo. Abstracts can be submitted through the Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) website.…
Month: July 2015
DME MACs release draft LCD policy revision for lower limb prostheses
A draft policy that, once finalized, will govern Medicare coverage of lower limb prostheses has been released. The four Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) released the 40-page Proposed/Draft Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Lower Limb Prostheses online.…
AAOP names new executive director
The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists has announced Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE, as its new executive director, effective August 2015. Lydia Middleton Middleton brings more than 20 years of management experience in the nonprofit healthcare industry to the…
Scheck & Siress acquires Woodfield Orthotics and Prosthetics
Scheck & Siress, based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., recently announced its acquisition of the Chicago-based Woodfield Orthotics and Prosthetics. Woodfield Orthotics and Prosthetics is owned by Brett Kramer, who purchased the business from his father in 2000. Woodfield Orthotics and…
OPAF seeks nominations for board of directors
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation recently announced the annual search for individuals to join its board of directors. Board members for the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) serve a 3-year term and are required to attend at least…
Amputee Coalition to host annual National Conference in Tucson
The Amputee Coalition will hold its 29th National Conference in Tucson, Ariz., from July 23 to 25, according to a recent press release. The event, themed “Everyone’s a Star,” will offer educational seminars, networking, clinics, adaptive sports and social events,…
Low-intensity ultrasound may accelerate healing for skin ulcers
Researchers at the University of Sheffield recently discovered the use of low-intensity ultrasound can reduce healing time for skin ulcers and bedsores by a third. The ultrasound transmits a vibration through the skin and helps to stimulate and accelerate the…
Low-intensity ultrasound may accelerate healing for skin ulcers
Researchers at the University of Sheffield recently discovered the use of low-intensity ultrasound can reduce healing time for skin ulcers and bedsores by a third. The ultrasound transmits a vibration through the skin and helps to stimulate and accelerate the…
Researchers combine neuroscience, technology to help people with disabilities communicate
Researchers in Barcelona have developed a device that produces sounds from brain signals, with the ultimate goal of developing an alternative communication system for people with cerebral palsy. Led by Mara Dierssen, PhD, head of the Cellular & Systems Neurobiology…
Researchers combine neuroscience, technology to help people with disabilities communicate
Researchers in Barcelona have developed a device that produces sounds from brain signals, with the ultimate goal of developing an alternative communication system for people with cerebral palsy. Led by Mara Dierssen, PhD, head of the Cellular & Systems Neurobiology…