Paralyzed Veterans of America recently named Sherman Gillums Jr. its acting executive director, effective Jan. 11, 2016. Sherman Gillums Jr. “I owe my predecessor, former executive director Homer Townsend Jr., a debt of gratitude for his mentorship and dedicated…
Year: 2016
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, sham procedure lead to similar wound healing rates in diabetes
Adults with diabetes and chronic lower limb wounds randomly assigned to 6 weeks of hyperbaric oxygen therapy or a sham procedure met similar amputation criteria and experienced similar wound healing rates at the conclusion of treatment, according to research in…
Motor control exercises may help reduce lower back pain
A study published online ahead of print in Cochrane Review found motor control exercises can reduce pain and disability caused by lower back pain. According to a press release about the study, researchers gathered data from 29 randomized trials including…
Despite progress, more research needed to address poststroke depression
Despite progress in recognition, treatment and pathophysiology of poststroke depression, further research is required to fully address the issue, according to researchers. “Poststroke depression has been recognized by psychiatrists for more than 100 years, but controlled systematic studies did not…
ReWalk secures line of credit up to $20 million for market building activities
ReWalk Robotics Ltd. recently announced it has entered an agreement with Kreos Capital V Limited for a line of credit of up to $20 million. According to a company press release, ReWalk drew down an initial tranche of $12 million.…
BionX completes round of Series E funding with $17 million
BionX Medical Technologies Inc. recently announced it has completed a Series E funding round, during which the company raised $17 million for commercial expansion and product development. The round of funding was led by ZGC Shiner Investment, a Beijing-based investor,…
VIDEO: Transformation needed in O&P
SAN ANTONIO — Gerald E. Stark, BSME, CP, FAAOP, senior upper limb specialist for Ottobock, says O&P is struggling to find a place among allied health care professions.