The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) ratified an update to the organization’s bylaws during its national assembly, altering the membership composition of AOPA’s board. Changes include the following: The new board will be composed of two supplier directors, instead…
Author: Terense Kemp
Neuroprosthetic limbs enhance command signals in individual with tetraplegia
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center successfully performed brain-machine interface training in a 52-year-old woman with tetraplegia, according to study results recently published in The Lancet. The goal of the…
Lower musculoskeletal fitness predicted higher mortality rates
Musculoskeletal fitness assessed by a sitting-rising test significantly predicted mortality in participants 51 to 80 years of age, according to recent study results published in The European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Researchers scored 2,002 adults aged 51 to 80 years…
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) recently released the first practice analyses of both the ABC Certified Assistant and Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Credentials. The results of the practice analysis surveys will be used to ensure…
Computer use, poor office layout cause musculoskeletal pain
Improper use of computers and poor office layouts may lead to muscle and joint related injuries among physicians, nurses and other medical workers, especially among women, according to two recently published studies. In the first study, Alan Hedge, PhD, CPE,…
Hanger Clinic and Dynamic Orthotics and Prosthetics announced the promotion of Thomas V. DiBello, CO, FAAOP, to regional director of the Texas Gulf Coast and Jason M. Jennings, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, to area clinic manager. The former owner of Dynamic…
CAF extends application deadline for Access for Athletes grants
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) has extended the closing date for its Access for Athletes grant applications to December 15. The annual grants provide funding to physically challenged individuals for equipment such as sports wheelchairs, handcycles, mono skis and sports…
Hanger Inc. announced that it has acquired Faith Prosthetic-Orthotic Services Inc. and SCOPe Orthotics & Prosthetics Inc., according to a press release. The two patient care companies comprise 22 clinics in California and North Carolina. “We are pleased to welcome…
PFA calls for papers
The Pedorthic Footcare Association announced its call for presentations for its Annual Symposium and Exhibition being held in Boston from Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2013. Presentations addressing diabetes, sports medicine, general pedorthics and geriatrics are welcome. The deadline for submission is…
The Treasury Department released the final rule for the medical device excise tax, confirming that prosthetic and orthotic devices qualify for exemption from the 2.3% medical device tax under the retail exemption provided in the Affordable Care Act. Under a…