In this study, presented by Susan Ann Rethlefsen, PT, DPT, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, researchers compared two styles of ankle-foot orthoses — AFOs — dynamic (DAFO) and adjustable dynamic response (ADR), used for children with cerebral palsy who display crouch…
Author: Terense Kemp
Dynamic Elastomeric Fabric Orthosis an Option in Pediatric Neuropathic Scoliosis
A retrospective audit of physical therapy notes of children with neurological conditions showed the potential role of dynamic elastomeric fabric orthoses vs. rigid orthoses in treatment. Martin J.A. Matthews, M.Phil, presented data from chart audits performed on 188 children with…
Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics celebrates Raleigh grand opening
Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc. will be holding a grand opening celebration Thursday, May 1 from 12-2 p.m. at its recently opened Raleigh, N.C. patient care center. Chris Baughman, CP/BOCO, managing practitioner, and current clients will be on-hand to welcome…
Decrease in undiagnosed diabetes cases suggests improvements in screening, diagnosis
Although prevalence of total diabetes increased substantially during the last 2 decades, the proportion of undiagnosed diabetes cases decreased, suggesting improvements in screening and diagnosis, according to study results published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers used calibrated HbA1c…
Guatemalan government honors FOOT Foundation
More than 40 children were fit with orthoses and prostheses at the FOOT Foundation’s annual clinic in Guatemala City at the Infantile Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital April 3-12. According to Dino Scanio, CO, LO and FOOT Foundation founder, patients as far…
ABC to conduct practitioner practice analysis
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetic and Pedorthics Inc. (ABC) is conducting a survey of orthotists and prosthetists to collect detailed information necessary to develop a new Practice Analysis of Certified Practitioners in the Disciplines of Orthotics and…
OPAF First Clinics coming to NJ
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation announced registration for two First Clinics to be held in New Jersey on Saturday, May 17. First Climb will be held from 10 am to 12 pm at Elite Climb in Maple Shade, NJ,…
Liners with sensors could reduce pain for lower limb amputees
Researchers at the University of Southampton, England, are developing intelligent prosthetic liners that may relieve pain that results from poorly fitting sockets. “Socket fit is the single biggest factor determining whether prosthesis will be successful for a patient,” Liudi Jiang,…
Essentially Women hosts Focus on the Future conference
Essentially Women hosted their annual conference and trade show, Focus on the Future, in Reno, Nev., from March 16 to 18 with courses approved for American Board for Certification and Board of Certification/Accreditation continuing education credits. A wide range of…
A Better Mousetrap
Whether you are producing a product or providing a service, it is important to remember to stand out and be noticed by your customers in business. Every company, including your competition, will say they have great customer service or that…