Year: 2015

Paralyzed Veterans of America has announced the launch of a new program, REVolution — Racing to Empower Veterans. REVolution provides able-bodied runners a way to improve quality of life for paralyzed veterans while doing something they love. Participants raise money…

The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists has announced its newly elected members of the board of directors for the 2015-2016 year. Board members will take office on July 1. This year’s president of the executive committee is M. Jason…

The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists has announced its newly elected members of the board of directors for the 2015-2016 year. Board members will take office on July 1. This year’s president of the executive committee is M. Jason…

The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics opened its annual World Congress on June 22 in Lyon, France. This year’s theme, “AIM: Assessment, Integration and Mobility,” focuses on specialist discussions and personal exchanges between medical practitioners, researchers, technicians, manufacturers and…

The Hanger Charitable Foundation announced it has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Angel City Games, a multi-sport competition for people with physical disabilities. This year’s Angel City Games were held June 19-20 at the University of California at Los…

The Hanger Charitable Foundation announced it has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Angel City Games, a multi-sport competition for people with physical disabilities. This year’s Angel City Games were held June 19-20 at the University of California at Los…

Ottobock recently announced a partnership with UNYQ to provide cosmetic prosthetic coverings to lower limb amputees. A new collection titled, “UNYQ designed for Ottobock,” will be introduced in the third quarter of 2015 and will include a line that incorporates…

Ottobock recently announced a partnership with UNYQ to provide cosmetic prosthetic coverings to lower limb amputees. A new collection titled, “UNYQ designed for Ottobock,” will be introduced in the third quarter of 2015 and will include a line that incorporates…

The prevalence of obese and overweight adults has increased significantly since 1994, according to recently published data in JAMA Internal Medicine. “The rising trends in overweight and obesity warrant timely attention from health policy and health care system decision makers,”…

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has become the first pediatric hospital in the United States to offer enhanced neuro-rehabilitation through a robotic exoskeleton. The wearable robot, created by Ekso Bionics, would enable children and teens with lower extremity paralysis or weakness…