Author: Terense Kemp

Hanger Inc. announced Richmond L. Taylor, executive vice president of Hanger Inc. and president and chief operating officer of Hanger Clinic, will retire on Dec. 31 and Samuel M. Liang will fill his position. Liang will start as an executive…

The National Science Foundation awarded Xiangrong Shen, PhD, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Alabama college of Engineering, the CAREER Award to assist in his work on a powered prosthesis that mimics natural joints. According to a…

Ability Dynamics has appointed Vincent Leone as its new regional sales manager, according to a press release. Leone spent the last 11 years at Silipos and Freedom Innovations. In his new role, he will develop regional and national accounts.  “Throughout my…

McKeever’s First Ride held its sixth annual event May 6 in Lawrenceville, Ga., Sponsored by Ottobock and ABC, more than 200 attendees participated in fencing, grooming, roping and other equestrian activities. The event also included live music, a petting zoo,…

UNYQ announced a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site where amputees can design 3-D printed custom fairings and other ornaments for their prosthetic legs. According to a company press release, 20 limited edition collections help amputees to realize their own ideas and personal…

Stephanie Turlo, MSPO, recently joined the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) First Swim staff, according to a press release. Turlo has participated with the First Swim event at Eastern Michigan University for the last 2 years, and in her…

Stephanie Turlo, MSPO, recently joined the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) First Swim staff, according to a press release. Turlo has participated with the First Swim event at Eastern Michigan University for the last 2 years, and in her…

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACTs), is improving access to health care for veterans, according to recent data released by the VA. The Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACTs) comprise a provider, a registered nurse care…

Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics has added Dara Ross, CPO, to its Charlotte, N.C. office, according to a company press release.   Ross received her bachelor’s degree in biology at Winthrop University, and is currently a board member with the South Carolina…

Benevolent Technologies for Health shared the first place award in the classic ventures track in Tufts University’s annual $100k New Ventures Competition. A startup presented by Jeremy Jo and Jason Hill, Benevolent Technologies has developed a patent pending adjustable, custom…