U.K. researchers have been awarded a grant of £200,000, or approximately $317,713, by the Dr. William M. Scholl Podiatric Research and Development Fund to investigate the effectiveness of prefabricated foot orthoses for the treatment of problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis.…
Year: 2015
More than 600 athletes expected for National Veterans Wheelchair Games
The Department of Veterans Affairs will host the National Veterans Wheelchair Games from June 21 to 26 in Dallas. More than 600 of the best wheelchair athletes, all of whom are U.S. military veterans, will participate. The games are part…
First UK user receives ‘world’s most lifelike’ bionic hand
A 29-year-old congenital amputee from London has become the first user in the U.K. to be fitted with the bebionic small hand from prosthetics company Steeper. According to a press release, the bebionic small hand, targeted to women and teenage…
NCOPE releases O&P workforce analysis through 2025
The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education recently released results of an analysis projecting O&P workforce supply and patient demand during the next 10 years. These data should allow the profession to better align its workforce with future demand…
NCOPE releases O&P workforce analysis through 2025
The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education recently released results of an analysis projecting O&P workforce supply and patient demand during the next 10 years. These data should allow the profession to better align its workforce with future demand…
Hanger announces restatement of previously issued financial statements
Hanger recently announced it will restate certain previously issued financial information. According to a press release, the restatement is due to errors identified in connection with Hanger’s implementation of new inventory valuation estimation methods, processes and controls, as well as other…
Federal appeals court overturns decision in liner suit
The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Ohio WillowWood Co. by reversing a November 2013 judgment that prevented the company from manufacturing or selling a line of prosthetic gel liners. The 2013 ruling favored Alps South…
Federal appeals court overturns decision in liner suit
The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Ohio WillowWood Co. by reversing a November 2013 judgment that prevented the company from manufacturing or selling a line of prosthetic gel liners. The 2013 ruling favored Alps South…
O&P Professionals Have Mixed Opinions on Technology in the Workplace
Technology is both an opportunity and investment for O&P facility owners.
Intensive physical therapy assists severely impaired stroke patients in regaining arm function
Key to improved recovery for stroke patients is more time spent in an intensive physical therapy program, according to researchers at the University of Florida. Janis Daly, PhD, professor in the University of Florida College of Medicine’s Department of Neurology…