Michael Wininger, PhD, discusses the importance of engagement in clinical trials, a new era of O&P research.
Day: November 3, 2016
O&P Practices ‘Think Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As October passes by, so too does a yearly tradition – breast cancer awareness month. The annual health campaign, organized by both major and minor charities, aims to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into…
Museum Tells Story of Early Prostheses
Special display in Britain’s capital features state-of-the art artificial limbs from World War I.
Saying Thank You
November brings gratitude and Thanksgiving. Be sure to say ‘thanks’ to those who deserve it most.
White House Event Celebrating Inclusive Design, Assistive Technology and Prosthetics
September 15, 2016 | Washington J.P. Lane, lower limb amputee, poses for O&P News following the White House Design for All runway event.Images: Carter SM, O&P News. Pradeep Sharma (left), provost at the Rhode Island School of Design, and Matthew…
A Conversation With Robin Burton
In this issue, O&P News poses five questions to Robin Burton. Burton is the executive director of the Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF). She has brought years of administrative experience and her personality to the foundation, along with a…
Lean Manufacturing: A Sustainable Approach for O&P Practices
Experts discuss a method of manufacturing that cuts waste and increases production speed.
Home Study of an Advanced Upper Limb Prosthesis
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01551420 Purpose: The overall study objective is to examine the feasibility, acceptance and benefits of home use of an advanced upper limb prosthetic device as well as the logistical support requirements utilized during 3 months of home usage.…