CHERRY HILL, N.J. – Darren Kindred, director of First Volley clinic for The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation, talks about the benefits of the clinic for young people with physical challenges during a First Volley event held at the Cherry…
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Better, more affordable prosthetic knees to be mass produced for developing countries
An expected commitment of $2 million from a combination of private investors, foundations and federal funds will allow the Toronto-based company, LegWorks, to mass produce an innovative, affordable prosthetic knee for amputees in developing countries, according to a press release.…
OPAF’s First Clinics arrive in New Jersey
MAPLE SHADE, N.J. — The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation’s First Clinics arrived in New Jersey this past weekend with the First Climb and First Volley events. Held in conjunction with Shriners Hospital for Children, the First Clinics offered adaptive…
OPAF’s First Clinics arrive in New Jersey
MAPLE SHADE, N.J. — The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation’s First Clinics arrived in New Jersey this past weekend with the First Climb and First Volley events. Held in conjunction with Shriners Hospital for Children, the First Clinics offered adaptive…
OPIE Software holds first conference for OPIE, Futura users
More than 170 people were in attendance for OPIE Software’s inaugural OPIE Con, a conference and training event for Futura and OPIE users. The event theme was “Come together. Get energized. Push your practice to new heights.” OPIE Con offered…
OPIE Software holds first conference for OPIE, Futura users
More than 170 people were in attendance for OPIE Software’s inaugural OPIE Con, a conference and training event for Futura and OPIE users. The event theme was “Come together. Get energized. Push your practice to new heights.” OPIE Con offered…
New surgical technique could reduce incidence of Charcot foot
Charcot foot, a debilitating foot deformity linked with diabetes that can lead to amputation in severe cases, is increasing in the United States, according to data recently published in the Journal of Diabetes and its Complications. However, a new form…
New surgical technique could reduce incidence of Charcot foot
Charcot foot, a debilitating foot deformity linked with diabetes that can lead to amputation in severe cases, is increasing in the United States, according to data recently published in the Journal of Diabetes and its Complications. However, a new form…
Study of muscle mechanics could lead to better running ‘blades’ for amputees
A researcher at the University of Idaho is studying the muscle interactions of runners to help companies design better prostheses. Craig McGowan, PhD, an assistant professor of biological sciences, along with the help of students is developing a computer simulation…
Study of muscle mechanics could lead to better running ‘blades’ for amputees
A researcher at the University of Idaho is studying the muscle interactions of runners to help companies design better prostheses. Craig McGowan, PhD, an assistant professor of biological sciences, along with the help of students is developing a computer simulation…