The use of padded headgear and gloves reduces the impact fighters absorb from hits to the head, according to recently published research from Cleveland Clinic — but further equipment development is needed to help lessen rotational impact forces. “There is…
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In Memoriam: Lothar Wehmeier
Lothar Wehmeier Lothar Wehmeier, the founder of Rehabilitation Technical Components, Inc., passed away peacefully at his home in Kailua Kona, Hawaii late last year. Wehmeier was born in Berlin in 1933 and risked his life to escape the…
Good Surprises Go a Long Way
With little effort, you can make a client’s day by making the mundane special.
New Approach to Equinus Deformity Management Waiting to Gain Traction
Are the new concepts behind equinus deformity management just a fad or the start of something bigger?
3-D Scanning Simplifies Creation of Breast Prostheses
For patients who have recently undergone a mastectomy, reconstructive options can seem overwhelming and confusing. While custom breast prostheses provide a pain-free alternative to reconstructive surgery and a more personal option than generic breasts forms, the long and tedious casting…
Prosthetic Options for Difficult Amputations
Technological advancements in prostheses are welcomed by practitioners, but the learning curve can make fitting more complex.
‘One-hand Mac’ Was Determined to Fly and Fight Again
British fighter pilot emblazoned his plane with image of his severed arm.
OIG Report Identifies Integrity Problems With DMEPOS Suppliers
OIG asserts that further scrutiny of riskiest applicants is needed. CMS is taking action by addressing vulnerabilities.
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Dan Berschinski Elected to Amputation Coalition Board
The Amputee Coalition announced that Dan Berschinski, a decorated war veteran and amputee, has been elected to serve a 3-year term on its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Berschinski is a graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point.…
