Year: 2016

ORLANDO, Fla. – The use of visual feedback may enhance upper limb prosthetic training, rehabilitation and quality of life for amputees, according to a speaker here at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Ashley…

New research presented at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting showed that early rehabilitation following a traumatic spinal cord injury may lead to better outcomes for patients at the time of discharge and in the year after surgery. Researchers…

OPIE Software and Ottobock have announced Ottobock North America will become an integrated supplier within the OPIE Software System and at www.oandp.com/shop. Through the partnership, OPIE and Futura Software users will be able to view and place electronic orders for…

Bionik Laboratories Corp. recently announced its financial results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015. Highlights of the year included a merger agreement to acquire Interactive Motion Technologies Inc. (IMT), a partnership with IBM to improve the outcomes of neurological…

The Board of Certification/Accreditation recently announced it has been recognized for the licensure of orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic practitioners in Arkansas. The decision was made in January by the Arkansas Department of Health following a recommendation from the Arkansas Orthotics,…

Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc. recently announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2015. The results included a revenue increase for the fourth quarter of 2015 to $1.9 million, compared to $1.5 million for the same…

The anniversary of a devastating war shows how far O&P care has come.

With use of digital resources on the rise, O&P practices need to ensure patient information remains confidential and secure. Policies and procedures can help O&P facilities protect patients while making the most of technological advances.

A prospective longitudinal study compared the fall risk of lower limb amputees.

Focused training provides increased familiarity and confidence with outcomes measures, results show.