Year: 2017

Bionik Laboratories Corp. recently celebrated the shipment of its 250th interactive robotic therapy system, according to a company press release. “We are excited to reach this milestone as a company and to bring our robotic systems into medical facilities to…

There is little evidence that hospital policies that limit patient mobility succeed at reducing falls, according to data recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers noted such policies may instead increase the risk of serious side effects. “According to a…

The student robotics team at South Grand Prairie High School finished 14th out of 600 competitors in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics World Championships, according to a press release. The team received plastic materials and…

Össur is accepting nominations for its 2017 #MyWinningMoment contest, which celebrates the stories of individuals with upper or lower limb loss, according to a press release. Submissions will be judged on photographic technique, composition, subject, originality and the individual’s story.…

The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics released its 2017 Practice Analysis of Certified Technicians in the Disciplines of Orthotics and Prosthetics, according to a press release. The goal of the analysis is to determine current trend…

The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation’s hosted its First Swim clinic at Queen’s University in Charlotte, N.C., according to a press release. Mabio Costa, a two-time world champion triathlete and below-knee amputee, provided adaptive training and instruction, and the Queens…

The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics is seeking nominees for a director and public member director on its board of directors, according to a press release. Each position will require a 4-year commitment beginning on Dec.…

The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists is seeking comments on the development of an evidence review on error rate reduction for lower limb prosthesis, according to a press release. The request for comments is in response to an inquiry…

Zheng Chen, PhD, ME, an assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Wichita State University College of Engineering, has received a 5-year, $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to use novel technology to power artificial limbs. According…

The board of directors of the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education has approved amendments to its residency standards, according to a press release. The amendments, which take effect July 1, focus on the supervision of resident practitioners and…