Ottobock was the official provider of technical service for the first Invictus Games, which was held Sept. 10-14 in London. In addition to conducting various repairs to equipment such as wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs damaged in competition, Ottobock also supported…
Author: Terense Kemp
Ottobock provides technical service for first Invictus Games
Ottobock was the official provider of technical service for the first Invictus Games, which was held Sept. 10-14 in London. In addition to conducting various repairs to equipment such as wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs damaged in competition, Ottobock also supported…
Glenn Garrison, CPO, at the AOPA National Assembly
LAS VEGAS – At the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) National Assembly, Glenn Garrison, CPO spoke about this work volunteering with the Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS) in Africa. For more information on the organization, visit www.orthofocos.org.
George Edward ‘Ed’ Snell, Sr. passes
George Edward “Ed” Snell, Sr., CPO died peacefully at his home near Little Rock, Ark. on Sept. 5 at the age of 99 years. Snell Snell was born in Nashville, Tenn. on April 10, 1915. At the end of World…
George Edward ‘Ed’ Snell, Sr. passes
George Edward “Ed” Snell, Sr., CPO died peacefully at his home near Little Rock, Ark. on Sept. 5 at the age of 99 years. Snell Snell was born in Nashville, Tenn. on April 10, 1915. At the end of World…
AOPA announces new additions to board
The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association has announced its newest additions to its board of directors, all of whom will begin the 2014-2015 term on Dec. 1. New officers and directors are: Charles H. Dankmeyer, Jr., CPO, president; James Campbell,…
AOPA announces new additions to board
The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association has announced its newest additions to its board of directors, all of whom will begin the 2014-2015 term on Dec. 1. New officers and directors are: Charles H. Dankmeyer, Jr., CPO, president; James Campbell,…
Poverty-based obesity more prevalent in women than men
Adolescent females living in economically disadvantaged families are more likely to become overweight or obese than their male counterparts, according to research published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, using…
Barbara Kirkpatrick, veteran, at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games
PHILADELPHIA — At the National Wheelchair Games, Barbara Kirkpatrick sheds light on the importance of this event for Veterans, and offers an inspiring message to the disabled and amputee communities.
ABC launches CPM exam preparation videos
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Inc. has introduced two new online videos to aid in preparation for the ABC Clinical Patient Management Exam. The videos provide an overview of the exam, including structure and expectations.…