In the short-term postdischarge period in hospitalized older adults, diabetes complicated the transition from hospital to home and multimorbidity delayed home recovery, according to recent findings. Researchers evaluated 96 hospitalized adults aged at least 65 years who were diagnosed with…
Year: 2015
VA issues national coverage policy for ReWalk exoskeleton systems
ReWalk Robotics Ltd. announced the Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a national policy for the evaluation, training and procurement of ReWalk personal exoskeleton systems for qualifying veterans with spinal cord injury. “The policy outlines a sound process to educate,…
VA issues national coverage policy for ReWalk exoskeleton systems
ReWalk Robotics Ltd. announced the Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a national policy for the evaluation, training and procurement of ReWalk personal exoskeleton systems for qualifying veterans with spinal cord injury. “The policy outlines a sound process to educate,…
Project improves self-control for people with cerebral palsy
A research project at the University of Copenhagen has used an intervention strategy to strengthen the self-control of people with cerebral palsy. The project challenged the assumptions people with cerebral palsy (CP) had about their own limitations. It included collaboration…
Project improves self-control for people with cerebral palsy
A research project at the University of Copenhagen has used an intervention strategy to strengthen the self-control of people with cerebral palsy. The project challenged the assumptions people with cerebral palsy (CP) had about their own limitations. It included collaboration…
College Park Industries returns as OPAF sponsor
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation announced that College Park Industries will return as a Silver Level Sponsor for the First Clinics in 2016. “College Park Industries is pleased to return as a Silver sponsor for [the Orthotic & Prosthetic…
College Park Industries returns as OPAF sponsor
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation announced that College Park Industries will return as a Silver Level Sponsor for the First Clinics in 2016. “College Park Industries is pleased to return as a Silver sponsor for [the Orthotic & Prosthetic…
Hanger announces successful completion of senior notes consent solicitation
Hanger Inc. has announced its successful consent solicitation from holders of its $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount 7⅛% Senior Notes due 2018. According to a company press release, Hanger received the requisite consents to adopt the Fifth Supplemental Indenture on Dec.…
Hanger announces successful completion of senior notes consent solicitation
Hanger Inc. has announced its successful consent solicitation from holders of its $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount 7⅛% Senior Notes due 2018. According to a company press release, Hanger received the requisite consents to adopt the Fifth Supplemental Indenture on Dec.…
VIDEO: Microprocessor devices helping to advance field of O&P
SAN ANTONIO — David Hensley, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, director of Sales for Orthocare Innovations, is excited about the advancements in microprocessor technology.