On March 6-7, Össur launched Össur Academy Orlando, the first facility in the United States dedicated to clinical O&P education, product testing and research. More than two dozen O&P professionals joined amputee models and executives from Össur and Evolution Industries…
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Össur launches Össur Academy Orlando
On March 6-7, Össur launched Össur Academy Orlando, the first facility in the United States dedicated to clinical O&P education, product testing and research. More than two dozen O&P professionals joined amputee models and executives from Össur and Evolution Industries…
New option for treatment of PAD decreases procedure complications
Cardiovascular Systems Inc. announced the first use of its Diamondback 360, 60cm Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System for the treatment of peripheral artery disease. CSI’s new system offers more treatment options for lesions in the lower leg by providing a low-profile system…
Clinical Education Concepts earns AOTA approved provider status
Clinical Education Concepts LLC announced it has been granted approved provider status by the American Occupational Therapy Association Inc., allowing the provider to offer continuing education courses to occupational therapists nationwide. The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved provider status…
Clinical Education Concepts earns AOTA approved provider status
Clinical Education Concepts LLC announced it has been granted approved provider status by the American Occupational Therapy Association Inc., allowing the provider to offer continuing education courses to occupational therapists nationwide. The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved provider status…
Ottobock North America employee named technician for Sochi Paralympic Games
Hughes Myner, director of sales and marketing-mobility solutions for Ottobock, Canada, has been selected as a technician for the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Games. He is one of the 28 members of Ottobock’s Prosthetic, Orthotic and Wheelchair Technical Service Team. This…
AOPA extends submission deadline
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association has extended the submission deadline for its National Assembly until Monday, March 17. Five tracts for orthotists, prosthetists, pedorthists, technicians and business administrators are being organized. Papers must be submitted electronically; for more information…
Applications being accepted for Medical Devices Center Innovation Fellows program
The University of Minnesota Medical Devices Center is employing a cross-disciplinary team for its 2014-2015 collaborative Innovation Fellows program. Postgraduate engineers, experienced physicians, as well as those in residency or fellowship training, bio-scientists, medical device and business professionals, IP attorneys, medical…
Georgia Institute of Technology professor creates robotic drumming prosthesis
Gil Weinberg, PhD, founding director of the Georgia Institute of Technology Center for Music Technology, has created a robotic drumming prosthesis with motors that powers two drumsticks. The first is controlled physically by the musicians’ arms and electronically using electromyography…
Parker Hannifin moves forward with support of the Indego exoskeleton
Parker Hannifin Corporation announced in a press release that it has entered into clinical trial agreements with four top-rated U.S. rehabilitation institutions to support the testing and development of the Indego exoskeleton, which is a robotic exoskeleton or powered orthotic…