In a study recently presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, researchers found that in children with limb length discrepancy, leg lengthening surgery could affect their future income. According to a press release for the American…
Month: October 2015
Parker Hannifin to provide exoskeletons for DOD research
Parker Hannifin Corporation recently announced its human motion business unit will supply Indego exoskeleton devices for a U.S. Department of Defense-funded clinical study. “This study will provide sound medical evidence to inform best practices for post injury [spinal cord injury]…
Parker Hannifin to provide exoskeletons for DOD research
Parker Hannifin Corporation recently announced its human motion business unit will supply Indego exoskeleton devices for a U.S. Department of Defense-funded clinical study. “This study will provide sound medical evidence to inform best practices for post injury [spinal cord injury]…
In memoriam of Van G. Miller, CEO of VGM Group
Van G. Miller, founder and chief executive officer of VGM Group Inc., died Sunday, Oct. 18, at his home in Waterloo, Iowa, of an apparent heart attack. Miller was 67. Van G. Miller VGM Group Inc. is the parent…
In memoriam of Van G. Miller, CEO of VGM Group
Van G. Miller, founder and chief executive officer of VGM Group Inc., died Sunday, Oct. 18, at his home in Waterloo, Iowa, of an apparent heart attack. Miller was 67. Van G. Miller VGM Group Inc. is the parent…
Brain stimulation could help restore use to stroke-affected limbs
Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center are using brain stimulation therapy to help restore some use to stroke-affected limbs. According to a press release from Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC), the study is the first to use transcranial magnetic stimulation…
Brain stimulation could help restore use to stroke-affected limbs
Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center are using brain stimulation therapy to help restore some use to stroke-affected limbs. According to a press release from Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC), the study is the first to use transcranial magnetic stimulation…
BCP Group acquires Rocky Mountain Artificial Limb & Brace
BCP Group recently announced it has completed acquisition of Rocky Mountain Artificial Limb & Brace Inc., an O&P provider based in southern Idaho and northern Utah. “The Rocky Mountain team has been the go-to orthotic and prosthetic care provider to…
College Park Industries acquires Liberating Technologies
College Park Industries Inc. recently announced its acquisition of Liberating Technologies, Inc. Both companies are based in Boston. According to a press release, the acquisition will allow College Park Industries to expand its manufacturing capabilities beyond lower limb prostheses into…
VIDEO: Newberry shares reimbursement experiences from 40 years in the field
SAN ANTONIO — James Newberry Jr., BOCPO, BOCPD, shared some of his experiences dealing with reimbursement issues throughout 40 years in practice during an interview at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly.