The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation recently announced the annual search for individuals to join its board of directors. Board members for the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) serve a 3-year term and are required to attend at least…
Author: Terense Kemp
Amputee Coalition to host annual National Conference in Tucson
The Amputee Coalition will hold its 29th National Conference in Tucson, Ariz., from July 23 to 25, according to a recent press release. The event, themed “Everyone’s a Star,” will offer educational seminars, networking, clinics, adaptive sports and social events,…
Low-intensity ultrasound may accelerate healing for skin ulcers
Researchers at the University of Sheffield recently discovered the use of low-intensity ultrasound can reduce healing time for skin ulcers and bedsores by a third. The ultrasound transmits a vibration through the skin and helps to stimulate and accelerate the…
Low-intensity ultrasound may accelerate healing for skin ulcers
Researchers at the University of Sheffield recently discovered the use of low-intensity ultrasound can reduce healing time for skin ulcers and bedsores by a third. The ultrasound transmits a vibration through the skin and helps to stimulate and accelerate the…
Researchers combine neuroscience, technology to help people with disabilities communicate
Researchers in Barcelona have developed a device that produces sounds from brain signals, with the ultimate goal of developing an alternative communication system for people with cerebral palsy. Led by Mara Dierssen, PhD, head of the Cellular & Systems Neurobiology…
Researchers combine neuroscience, technology to help people with disabilities communicate
Researchers in Barcelona have developed a device that produces sounds from brain signals, with the ultimate goal of developing an alternative communication system for people with cerebral palsy. Led by Mara Dierssen, PhD, head of the Cellular & Systems Neurobiology…
Ottobock hires sales specialist for off the shelf orthoses
Ottobock recently announced Brian Mayle, CO, has joined the Ottobock Activity and Sports Medicine team, filling the role of off-the-shelf sales specialist. Brian Mayle “Ottobock created this role to help deepen the clinical and customer focus on our Activity…
Ottobock hires sales specialist for off the shelf orthoses
Ottobock recently announced Brian Mayle, CO, has joined the Ottobock Activity and Sports Medicine team, filling the role of off-the-shelf sales specialist. Brian Mayle “Ottobock created this role to help deepen the clinical and customer focus on our Activity…
NCOPE names Megan C. Tang as recipient of 2015 Larry Lange Travel Award
The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education has announced Megan C. Tang, MS, as this year’s recipient of the Larry Lange Travel Fellowship Award. Megan Tang The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) established the award…
NCOPE names Megan C. Tang as recipient of 2015 Larry Lange Travel Award
The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education has announced Megan C. Tang, MS, as this year’s recipient of the Larry Lange Travel Fellowship Award. Megan Tang The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) established the award…