Month: May 2016

A surgically implanted neuroprosthesis improved the walking speed and distance of a patient with limited mobility due to stroke, according to results recently published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. According to a press release from Wolters…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A speaker at the International African American Prosthetic and Orthotic Coalition Annual Meeting presented key rehabilitation techniques for patients with traumatic upper limb amputations. “Our goal was to identify components of pre- and post-prosthetic rehab[ilitation] programs, and…

The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association recently announced contenders for the 2016 Thranhardt Award. The award was launched in memory of Howard R. Thranhardt, CP, in 1996. Contenders will present their research at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA)…

The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation recently received a $15,000 grant from the Hanger Foundation to hold five First Stride/First Things First clinics in 2016. According to a press release from the Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation, First Stride/First Things…

Paralyzed Veterans of America recently announced its leadership for the 2016-2017 term, which begins July 1, 2016. Sherman Gillums Jr. was appointed executive director and Al Kovach Jr. was re-elected as president. According to a press release from Paralyzed Veterans,…

The Challenged Athletes Foundation recently announced its Access to Athletes grants program distributed grants worth more than $3.7 million to 2,098 challenged athletes in 32 countries this year. The Access to Athletes program offers financial assistance for adaptive sports equipment,…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A speaker at the International African American Prosthetic and Orthotic Coalition Annual Meeting said certain documentation and risk management strategies could prevent or minimize lawsuits for O&P practices. “Keeping track of names, dates, materials given to the…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Prosthetists, orthotists and members of the O&P community gathered for the International African American Prosthetic and Orthotic Coalition Annual Meeting, here. Jack Steele, CO, FAAOP, International African American Prosthetic and Orthotic Coalition (IAAPOC) president, gave the opening…

A University of Delaware researcher has created a collection of exoskeletons and other wearable devices for children with developmental delays. The ‘Super Suits’ are designed to be light, comfortable and effective for children who find traditional exoskeletons bulky, restrictive and…

A recent study conducted at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, Minn., found children with cerebral palsy may also be affected by sleep disorders. Study results are published online in Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. According to a press…