Peter Thomas, JD, general counsel for the National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics (NAAOP), discussed the impact and implications that this year’s presidential election will have on the O&P industry in a video statement. Thomas said that…
Author: Terense Kemp
biodesigns opens new patient treatment, training center
biodesigns Inc., announced the opening of a new patient treatment and training center at The WaterCourt in Westlake Village, Calif. According to a press release, the 5,400-square-foot facility houses multiple private patient rooms, a state-of-the-art rehab and training center, full…
Alternative therapies improve lives of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis
Among patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, nearly a quarter used complementary and alternative therapy to help manage their condition, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing. The researchers advised that patients should be cautious about…
Physical exercise improved gait speed in patients with Parkinson’s disease
Gait speed, muscle strength and fitness improved for patients with Parkinson’s disease with physical exercise, including treadmill, stretching and resistance exercises, according to recent study results. Between February 2007 and May 2010, 67 patients from the University of Maryland Parkinson’s…
Man climbs 103 floors with neural-controlled prosthetic leg
On November 4, Zac Vawter climbed 103 floors of Chicago’s Willis Tower in SkyRise Chicago, a climb and fundraising event to benefit Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s clinical care and innovative research. Vawter used a neural-controlled prosthetic leg powered by his…
NJAAOP meeting cancelled due to hurricane
The New Jersey Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists has cancelled its annual conference, scheduled from Nov. 7-9 in Atlantic City, NJ. Hurricane Sandy hit the Jersey shore and disrupted all essential services in the tri-state area, including NJ, NY and…
Dane LaFontsee receives Seymour Lefton Award
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — DaneLaFontsee, CPed, received the Seymour Lefton Award, which recognizes outstanding service to the pedorthic industry by an individual, at the Pedorthic Footcare Association Annual Symposium and Exhibition, here. LaFontsee enjoyed a successful career as a professional…
Adult podiatric pathologies may influence pediatric treatment
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The most common adult podiatric pathologies can often be genetically transferred to patient’s offspring. In these scenarios, if the issue is identified and treated early enough, a child can potentially reduce the risk of development in…
ACA requires that practitioners maintain diligence to stay compliant
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – With the initiation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the US government is taking greater steps to investigate and protect against fraud. George Breen, Esq., a partner at Epstein, Becker and Green in Washington,…
Compliance crucial to pedorthic practice success
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Compliance with accreditation facilities and medical practice standards are crucial for the success of a pedorthic facility. Matthew Almeida, CPed, Limbcare Prosthetics and Orthotics in Albany, Ga., discussed common compliance issues at the Pedorthic Footcare Association…