Month: June 2016

Adults aged 45 to 50 years with high cardiorespiratory fitness have up to a 37% reduced risk for stroke after age 65 years, independent of other traditional stroke risk factors, according to study findings published in Stroke. “We all hear…

The Center for Orthotic and Prosthetic Care recently announced Keith Senn, chief operating officer and managing partner of Center for Orthotic and Prosthetic Care (COPC) Kentucky LLC, was named president and chief operating officer of COPC Kentucky LLC. Senn will…

The Challenged Athletes Foundation recently announced it raised $2.85 million at its 10th anniversary event, A Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope Gala. According to a Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) press release, the funds will support the Access for Athletes…

Researchers at Washington State University have documented how skin cells can alter the proteins holding them in place and move to repair a wound. “They walk,” Jonathan Jones, director of the Washington State University (WSU) School of Molecular Biosciences and…

Greensboro, N.C. — While studies have shown female amputees have unique needs in terms of rehabilitation, prosthetic components and the psychological impact of amputation, more research is needed to fully determine the ways in which female amputees differ from male…

Greensboro, N.C. — At the Amputee Coalition National Conference, health care leaders from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs shared tips for holding successful support group meetings. Farrah Thomas, PsyD; Joseph Boncser, MSPT/ARC; and Erin Arra, MS, RD, LD, lead…

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Officials shared some of the successes of the past 30 years and shared plans for the future during the opening ceremony of the Amputee Coalition National Conference, here. Robert S. Gailey, MPT, PhD, emphasized the importance of…

Greensboro, N.C. — New amputees should take time to examine their situation and figure out their goals before returning to work, according to James Daley, MD, a physician specializing in prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation in Allentown,…

College Park Industries recently announced Joseph King and Tyler Hyatt have joined its sales team. King is Midwest sales manager, covering territory including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Kentucky. Hyatt is West sales manager, covering California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon…

The Amputee Coalition recently announced the election of Jeffrey J. Cain, MD, of Denver, and Lorraine Richie, MPA, of Gainesville, Va., to its board of directors. Cain is a family physician who teaches and practices at the University of Colorado…