SAN ANTONIO — Cathy Carter, executive director of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, said O&P practitioners need to ensure they can demonstrate the value of their work.
Year: 2015
VIDEO: O&P practitioners need to demonstrate their value
SAN ANTONIO — Cathy Carter, executive director of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, said O&P practitioners need to ensure they can demonstrate the value of their work.
Cascade Orthopedic Supply selects OPAF for holiday donation
Cascade Orthopedic Supply Inc. has selected the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation as the recipient of its holiday donation for 2015. “We are honored to have been chosen by Cascade and value their partnership with us now and in years…
AOPA names Mobility Saves testimonial contest winners
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association announced the winners of its Mobility Saves Testimonial Contest. Jeff Lewis, of Mesa, Ariz., won the grand prize for his video submission which described his active life as a quadruple amputee who participates in…
VIDEO: Prosthetists should become familiar with Ertl procedure
SAN ANTONIO — Among the presentations at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, a standout for John “Mo” Kenney, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, was a presentation on the Ertl procedure from Janos Ertl, MD.
VIDEO: Prosthetists should become familiar with Ertl procedure
SAN ANTONIO — Among the presentations at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, a standout for John “Mo” Kenney, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, was a presentation on the Ertl procedure from Janos Ertl, MD.
Ottobock, BionX announce collaboration
Ottobock HealthCare GmbH and BionX Medical Technologies Inc. recently announced a collaboration in which Ottobock will be the exclusive distributor of the BioM prosthetic ankle in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Scandinavian markets. The collaboration is effective immediately. “We are very…
Study shows benefits of nerve stimulation for stroke patients
A recent study at the University of Texas at Dallas found that vagus nerve stimulation technology could help reduce impairments among people with stroke. The results are published in the journal Stroke. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) sends a mild electric…
German research organization, New Zealand university partner to develop bionic elbow joint
German research organization Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft recently announced its partnership with the University of Auckland in New Zealand to develop a novel arm orthosis for elbows called the “Bionic Joint.” The 3-year project was announced at the Fraunhofer-Forum Berlin. According to a…
VIDEO: Technological advances bring new materials
SAN ANTONIO — Scott Viglianti, president of WBC Industries, is excited about new materials available in the field of O&P.