LAS VEGAS — OP Solutions Inc. is building a prosthetist directory for the Amputee Coalition that will be ready to launch in about 3 months, Jason T. Kahle, MS, CPO, FAAOP, CEO of OP Solutions Inc., announced during the American…
Author: Terense Kemp
New socket design could compensate current fitting issues
LAS VEGAS — Many current drawbacks in transfemoral socket fitting can be compensated with a new, advanced socket design, according to research presented at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly, here. Matthew Wernke Matthew Wernke, PhD, WillowWood research…
Mobility Saves highlighted at AOPA National Assembly
LAS VEGAS — Anita Liberman-Lampear, MA, administrative director of orthotics and prosthetics at the University of Michigan Health System, emphasized the importance of the Mobility Saves program during the opening remarks at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly.…
Mobility Saves highlighted at AOPA National Assembly
LAS VEGAS — Anita Liberman-Lampear, MA, administrative director of orthotics and prosthetics at the University of Michigan Health System, emphasized the importance of the Mobility Saves program during the opening remarks at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly.…
New generation of MPKs offers key benefits for amputees
LAS VEGAS — There is a new generation of microprocessor-controlled knees that offer key benefits in the daily lives of transtibital amputees, according to a speaker at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly. John Ross “Technology has moved…
Study: Targeted training improves confidence in administration of outcome measures
LAS VEGAS — Targeted training improves prosthetists’ confidence in administering outcome measures and could facilitate increased use of outcome measures in clinical practice, according to study results presented at a Thranhardt Lecture series at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association…
Study: Targeted training improves confidence in administration of outcome measures
LAS VEGAS — Targeted training improves prosthetists’ confidence in administering outcome measures and could facilitate increased use of outcome measures in clinical practice, according to study results presented at a Thranhardt Lecture series at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association…
Study: K3 prostheses show significant advantages over K2 prostheses
LAS VEGAS — The differences between K2 and K3 prostheses have a measurable impact on the functional performance and quality of life of transtibial amputees, according to data presented during the Thranhardt Lecture series at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic…
Study: K3 prostheses show significant advantages over K2 prostheses
LAS VEGAS — The differences between K2 and K3 prostheses have a measurable impact on the functional performance and quality of life of transtibial amputees, according to data presented during the Thranhardt Lecture series at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic…
AFO map can aid in off-the-shelf ankle orthoses fittings
LAS VEGAS — A newly created AFO map can allow practitioners to determine the stiffness profile of off-the-shelf AFOs, aiding in orthotic ankle management for patients, according to a presenter at the Thranhardt Lecture series at the American Orthotic &…