Myomo has announced a new partnership with Paralyzed Veterans of America, through which the company will provide financial assistance for programs for paralyzed veterans while educating members of Paralyzed Veterans of America on the potential benefits of the MyoPro myoelectric…
Year: 2015
New foam technology holds promise for more comfortable prostheses
An associate professor at Florida State University has created a high-performing foam technology for a variety of uses, including a more comfortable prosthetic sock. Changchun “Chad” Zeng, PhD, of Florida State University’s High Performance Materials Institute (HPMI), is currently working…
High-fiber diet may reduce risk for type 2 diabetes
A diet that is rich in cereal and vegetable fiber, but not fiber from fruit sources, may lower the risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to research published in Diabetologia. In a large European cohort study, researchers found that…
OPAF announces renewed Ottobock sponsorship
Ottobock recently renewed its gold-level sponsorship of The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation. This will be Ottobock’s eighth year supporting The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF), according to a press release. “Supporting the OPAF mission is a great fit…
OPAF announces renewed Ottobock sponsorship
Ottobock recently renewed its gold-level sponsorship of The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation. This will be Ottobock’s eighth year supporting The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF), according to a press release. “Supporting the OPAF mission is a great fit…
Enable Community Foundation receives $600,000 grant
The Enable Community Foundation recently announced it has been awarded a $600,000 grant as part of the 2015 Google Impact Challenge. The grant will support the mission of e-NABLE, a global network of volunteers that provides 3-D printed prosthetic hands…
Enable Community Foundation receives $600,000 grant
The Enable Community Foundation recently announced it has been awarded a $600,000 grant as part of the 2015 Google Impact Challenge. The grant will support the mission of e-NABLE, a global network of volunteers that provides 3-D printed prosthetic hands…
Work-focused rehab, controlled interventions have same effect on neck pain, disability
Work-focused rehabilitation intervention was found to have the same effect on patients’ pain and disability scores when compared with controlled interventions, according to researchers. Four hundred thirteen employed patients with back or neck pain who were referred to secondary care…
Clinical Education Concepts announces client services hire
Clinical Education Concepts has announced the hire of Ann Zevenbergen for the newly created Client Services position, effective June 1, 2015. “We continue to build our orthotic and prosthetic course offerings and enhance our value-added offerings,” Tom McGovern, managing partner…
Clinical Education Concepts announces client services hire
Clinical Education Concepts has announced the hire of Ann Zevenbergen for the newly created Client Services position, effective June 1, 2015. “We continue to build our orthotic and prosthetic course offerings and enhance our value-added offerings,” Tom McGovern, managing partner…