The use of telemedicine to help manage chronic diseases offers benefits including fewer and shorter hospital stays, fewer emergency room visits, less severe illness and fewer deaths, according to a recently published study. The study by Rashid Bashshur, PhD and…
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Telemedicine offers lifesaving benefits for chronic disease patients
The use of telemedicine to help manage chronic diseases offers benefits including fewer and shorter hospital stays, fewer emergency room visits, less severe illness and fewer deaths, according to a recently published study. The study by Rashid Bashshur, PhD and…
Ottobock names director of e-commerce and inside sales
Ottobock North America has named Chris Wintenburg, MEng, to fill its newly created position of director of e-commerce and inside sales. Winternburg will manage e-business relationships, inside sales efforts and drive online sales for all business units and product categories.…
OPIE Software introduces new O&P network
OPIE Software introduced The OPIE Choice Network at the American Orthotic Prosthetic Association National Assembly to bring together independent patient care facilities to collaborate and work collectively. According to a company press release, the new network of independent O&P practices…
New weight training device effective for upper limb amputees
LAS VEGAS – The Carter Cuff is an effective weight training device for those with impaired hand function, transradial and forequarter amputations, according to a speaker at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly. Researchers at San Francisco State…
Ottobock hires manager of consumer marketing and engagement
Ottobock announced the addition of Aaron Holm as manager of consumer marketing and engagement, a newly created position designed with the goal to impact product development processes and patient outcomes through the strengthening of Ottobock’s connection with the people who…
Speaker: Video takes documentation to the next level
LAS VEGAS — The opportunities provided by video can help prosthetists improve their documentation and analysis of patients, according to a speaker at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly, here. Cara Negri Video is a great platform for…
Speaker: Video takes documentation to the next level
LAS VEGAS — The opportunities provided by video can help prosthetists improve their documentation and analysis of patients, according to a speaker at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly, here. Cara Negri Video is a great platform for…
Injured veterans participate in Ride 2 Recovery Minuteman Challenge
On Sept. 7, more than 150 injured veterans and their supporters set off on the UnitedHealthcare Ride 2 Recovery Minuteman Challenge, a 6-day, 355-mile bicycle ride from Waltham, Mass., to New York City. Mike Frazier and Ray Clark are two…
Function comes first for unique adaptive sport devices
LAS VEGAS — Prosthetists should consider function above all else in the creation of adaptive sport devices for patients, according to a presenter here at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly. “Think function first,” Jeffrey Erenstone, CPO, said…