TUCSON, Ariz. – There are many benefits of being an athlete, John Register, U.S. Army Veteran and Paralympian, said in his presentation at the Amputee Coalition National Conference, here. John Register The goal of the U.S. Olympic Committee is…
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Virtual world offers support, ‘second life’ to those with disabilities
TUCSON, Ariz. — Researchers believe delivering evidence-based support and education in a virtual environment could offer a comfortable transition for new amputees into functional society, as well as an accessible outlet for those who want to connect. Nova Southeastern University…
Virtual world offers support, ‘second life’ to those with disabilities
TUCSON, Ariz. — Researchers believe delivering evidence-based support and education in a virtual environment could offer a comfortable transition for new amputees into functional society, as well as an accessible outlet for those who want to connect. Nova Southeastern University…
Pedorthists must be aware of hypermobility
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hypermobility syndrome, which features joints that move beyond the normal range of motion, is relevant to pedorthists, according to a speaker at the Pedorthic Footcare Association and American Podiatric Medical Association Combined Meeting. Patricia Ann Pande, PT,…
Pedorthists must be aware of hypermobility
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hypermobility syndrome, which features joints that move beyond the normal range of motion, is relevant to pedorthists, according to a speaker at the Pedorthic Footcare Association and American Podiatric Medical Association Combined Meeting. Patricia Ann Pande, PT,…
Pedorthist shares foot type identification algorithm for adolescents teens
ORLANDO, Fla. — The identification of foot type, which aids in pedorthic diagnosis for adolescents and preteens, can be completed in four simple steps thanks to an algorithm presented by Roberta Nole, MA, PT, CPed, at the Pedorthic Footcare Association…
Pedorthist shares foot type identification algorithm for adolescents teens
ORLANDO, Fla. — The identification of foot type, which aids in pedorthic diagnosis for adolescents and preteens, can be completed in four simple steps thanks to an algorithm presented by Roberta Nole, MA, PT, CPed, at the Pedorthic Footcare Association…
Modern athletic footwear demands advance pedorthic techniques
ORLANDO, Fla. — Athletic footwear has evolved through the ages, and with it must evolve pedorthic techniques for working with athletes, according to Jeremy Long, BOCPD, who presented at the Pedorthic Footcare Association and American Podiatric Medical Association Combined Meeting,…
Modern athletic footwear demands advance pedorthic techniques
ORLANDO, Fla. — Athletic footwear has evolved through the ages, and with it must evolve pedorthic techniques for working with athletes, according to Jeremy Long, BOCPD, who presented at the Pedorthic Footcare Association and American Podiatric Medical Association Combined Meeting,…
Amputee Coalition National Conference kicks off in Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. — Nearly 1,000 amputees, caregivers, family members and friends gathered for the opening ceremony of the 2015 Amputee Coalition National Conference, here. Susan Stout, president and CEO of the Amputee Coalition, highlighted some of the Coalition’s recent accomplishments.…