LAS VEGAS — An upcoming Google algorithm update will focus on a company’s mobile presence, according to a video perspective from Christina Throndson here at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) World Congress Throndson, director of business development at…
Day: September 8, 2017
Finalists present their findings as part of Thranhardt Lecture Series
LAS VEGAS — Four finalists of the award-winning Thranhardt Lecture Series presented their “best of the show” studies at the 2017 American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association World Congress. “This lecture series is made possible by a gift J.E. Hanger in…
VIDEO: Career advice for women in O&P includes respect, communication
LAS VEGAS — It is important that women in the O&P industry develop long-term relationships early in their careers, according to a video perspective from Rebecca Hast here at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association World Congress Hast, senior vice…
Delay in fitting upper limb prosthesis increases rejection risk
LAS VEGAS — Practitioners should fit patients with an upper limb amputation for a functional prosthesis as soon as medically possible, as it can decrease the likelihood the device will ultimately be rejected, according to a presenter here at the…
Cardiopulmonary, neuropsychiatric comorbidities tied to lower limb amputations
J. Megan Sions LAS VEGAS — Cardiopulmonary and neuropsychiatric comorbidities should be considered in interpreting outcome measures in patients with lower limb amputations, according to research presented at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association World Congress. J. Megan Sions,…
VIDEO: Material science seen as one of the greatest improvements in O&P
LAS VEGAS — Material science has been one of the greatest improvements in the recent history of O&P, according to a video perspective from Brad Mattear, LO, CPA, CFo. From lightweight carbon fiber to composite materials, material science is an…