Day: September 1, 2015

OPIE Software and BULLDOG Tools Inc. have announced that BULLDOG is now an integrated supplier within the OPIE Purchasing & Inventory System. BULLDOG, based in Lewisburg, Ohio, designs, engineers and manufactures O&P tools and products. “We continually look for ways…

OPIE Software and BULLDOG Tools Inc. have announced that BULLDOG is now an integrated supplier within the OPIE Purchasing & Inventory System. BULLDOG, based in Lewisburg, Ohio, designs, engineers and manufactures O&P tools and products. “We continually look for ways…

Korean researchers are using a noninvasive form of magnetic stimulation to help patients with Parkinson’s disease walk, according to results published recently in Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience. The researchers found the use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) aids patients…

Medicare guidelines should be re-evaluated, researchers said.

July 23-25, 2015 | Orlando, Fla. The Pedorthic Footcare Association and American Podiatric Medical Association Combined Meeting was the first of its kind, bringing podiatrists and pedorthists together to learn more about each other’s work and the ways in which…

Speakers encourage O&P activism to address potential impact of LCD draft policy on patients, practitioners.

Employers and employees should be aware of the limitations imposed by restrictive covenants before coming to the negotiation table.

July 23-25, 2015 | Tucson, Ariz. People with limb loss and their family members had the opportunity to join together for networking, education, clinics and adaptive sporting opportunities during the Amputee Coalition National Conference, held in Tucson, Ariz. More than…

Gen. Ewell’s story a reminder of how far O&P care has come.

A prosthetist climbs his way through the demanding American Ninja Warrior competition for the children of Shriners Hospital.