More than 5,000 supporters, spectators and participants were in attendance on Oct. 19 for the Annual Aspen Medical Products San Diego Triathlon Challenge hosted by the Challenged Athletes Foundation, an event that raised $1.18 million for athletes with physical challenges.…
Author: Terense Kemp
Paralyzed man recovers some function after transplantation of olfactory nerve fibroblasts, nerve bridge
A group of Polish scientists and English physicians may have restored some function and sensory sensation to a 38-year-old man who sustained a traumatic transection of the spinal cord at the T9 vertebra. By removing one of his olfactory bulbs…
Paralyzed man recovers some function after transplantation of olfactory nerve fibroblasts, nerve bridge
A group of Polish scientists and English physicians may have restored some function and sensory sensation to a 38-year-old man who sustained a traumatic transection of the spinal cord at the T9 vertebra. By removing one of his olfactory bulbs…
OPAF launches First Cycle Clinic
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation recently launched the First Cycle Clinic in Greenville, S.C. First Cycle was developed by John Kinder and Brian Kaluf, CP, of Ability Prosthetics, who wanted to offer adaptive cycling opportunities for children and adults…
OPAF launches First Cycle Clinic
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation recently launched the First Cycle Clinic in Greenville, S.C. First Cycle was developed by John Kinder and Brian Kaluf, CP, of Ability Prosthetics, who wanted to offer adaptive cycling opportunities for children and adults…
Amputee Coalition partners with OPIE as integrated supplier
The Amputee Coalition announced it is an integrated supplier within the OPIE Software system, allowing OPIE software users and visitors to the company website to view and place electronic orders for the available resource guides and patient education materials provided…
Amputee Coalition partners with OPIE as integrated supplier
The Amputee Coalition announced it is an integrated supplier within the OPIE Software system, allowing OPIE software users and visitors to the company website to view and place electronic orders for the available resource guides and patient education materials provided…
Scheck & Siress announces three additions to staff
Scheck & Siress Prosthetics Inc. has added three new staff members to its team. Tim Russo Tim Russo, CPO/LPO, will start at the company’s Lincoln Park, Ill. patient care facility. Russo has worked in both private and institutional settings, most…
OPAF announces Hanger Clinic sponsorship
Hanger Clinic is the latest company to support The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation as a gold level sponsor. According to a press release, Hanger has been a steady supporter of The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) and The…
Mobility Saves campaign shows value of O&P care
Steve Custer, communications manager for the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association, talks about the importance of the Mobility Saves study for prosthetists and patients.