Oscar Pistorius finished the 400-meter semifinals with a time of 46.54, according to the Associated Press. Although he didn’t advance to the finals, Pistorius nevertheless achieved victory in his quest to compete in the Olympics. Pistorius still has the 1,600-meter…
Author: Terense Kemp
Wounded warriors, former Congress members raise funds for Warfighter Sports Program
Former Congress members and wounded warriors on the links to benefit the Disabled Sports USA Warfighter Sports Program. On Monday, July 23, more than 22 wounded warriors teamed up with 50 members of the US Association of Former Members…
Spray-on skin healed venous leg ulcers
A spray formulation of allogeneic neonatal keratinocytes and fibroblasts healed venous leg ulcers without the need for tissue engineering, according to study published recently in The Lancet. Adult outpatients with at least three leg ulcers, venous reflux confirmed by Doppler…
New Voluntary Opening Prosthetic Devices Offer no Improvement Over Old Devices
Researchers have found no improvements in new voluntary opening prosthetic devices when compared with data from devices in 1987, according to a recent study. “The first measurements of voluntary closing devices were published in Prosthetics and Orthotics International in 2010,”…
The Competitive Spirit Gets Hot
Extremity Games hosts seventh annual extreme adaptive sport competition.
Heat Sensor Encourages Compliance With Orthosis Wear
Using a heat sensor Thermobrace consecutively in a clinical setting showed high compliance with wearing the orthosis among adolescents, according to a study. Clinical use of a heat sensor Thermobrace (TB) was followed in 68 adolescent patients with idiopathic scoliosis…
Why Community Banks Work for Small Businesses
It is common for small businesses to look to big banks for their lending needs, but small businesses are often turned down by big banks due to inadequate credit scores. However, community banks lend to small businesses more often because…
Mexican Muralist who Influenced FDR was an Amputee
José Clemente Orozco inspired other minorities to reinvent public art.
Connect Virtually for a Real-time Advantage
Virtual phone consultation could save you time and money.
Al Pike, CP, Talks About a Half-Century of Changes in O&P
This veteran O&P professional calls for a return to the lost art of creating prostheses and a more collegial business environment.
