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…
Year: 2015
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.
Partnership created to commercialize neuroprostheses for people with paralysis
Synapse Biomedical Inc. and the Institute for Functional Restoration at Case Western Reserve University recently announced their partnership to commercialize neuroprostheses for people with paralysis. According to a Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) press release, the Networked Neuroprosthesis is meant…
Partnership created to commercialize neuroprostheses for people with paralysis
Synapse Biomedical Inc. and the Institute for Functional Restoration at Case Western Reserve University recently announced their partnership to commercialize neuroprostheses for people with paralysis. According to a Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) press release, the Networked Neuroprosthesis is meant…
‘Avatar’ research could lead to improved systems for locomotion
Researchers at North Carolina State University are making use of an “avatar”-like bio-robotic motor system to better understand the physiology of the human body during locomotion. According to a university press release, the system makes use of a real muscle…
‘Avatar’ research could lead to improved systems for locomotion
Researchers at North Carolina State University are making use of an “avatar”-like bio-robotic motor system to better understand the physiology of the human body during locomotion. According to a university press release, the system makes use of a real muscle…