Author: Terense Kemp

Researchers at the Penn Graduate School of education found that community-built environmental influence has an effect on the health of people with spinal cord injury, according to results published recently in Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Amanda Botticello, PhD,…

MINNEAPOLIS — Middle-aged individuals diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis before they were 10 years old underwent a decline in forced vital capacity and total lung capacity despite how deteriorated their condition was and the status of their pulmonary function, according to…

MINNEAPOLIS — The use of a Boston Brace and posterior spine fusion led to similar long-term health-related quality of life outcomes and satisfaction ratings for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, according to a presenter, here. Patients who underwent either treatment…

Fillauer recently announced the opening of a new manufacturing ceremony with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. The new, 35,000 square foot facility is located at 2880 Amnicola Highway in Chattanooga, Tenn. The company,…

Fillauer recently announced the opening of a new manufacturing ceremony with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. The new, 35,000 square foot facility is located at 2880 Amnicola Highway in Chattanooga, Tenn. The company,…

Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. recently announced the hiring of Ruediger Hausherr as senior medical device executive for the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa markets. According to a company press release, Hausherr brings more than 20 years of experience to…

Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. recently announced the hiring of Ruediger Hausherr as senior medical device executive for the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa markets. According to a company press release, Hausherr brings more than 20 years of experience to…

After two postponements, ICD-10 went into effect Oct. 1. Here is what O&P practices need to do for a smooth transition.

After two postponements, ICD-10 went into effect Oct. 1. Here is what O&P practices need to do for a smooth transition.

Paralyzed Veterans of America recently announced it has received a $200,000 adaptive sports grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs for its sports and recreation program. It is one of 89 programs to receive a grant.  “These are vital funds…