Officials at the National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics noted accomplishments of the group in 2016, while looking ahead to the tasks for 2017. David McGill, JD, president of National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and…
Author: Terense Kemp
Amputee Coalition names new board members, executive leadership
Seth McLaughlin and Matthew Swiggum have joined the Amputee Coalition’s board of directors, according to a company press release. In addition, Dan Berschinski will serve the role of board chair for the company and Tom Coakley will fill the role of treasurer.…
Significant differences in care found for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Significant regional and age-dependent differences in access to care were seen for Europeans with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, according to research published in the Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases. In the CARE-NMD survey, a European project to improve care for Duchenne muscular…
Medicare bundled payment model reduced joint replacement costs
Using a bundled payment model was able to reduce joint replacement Medicare and health system costs without reducing quality of care, according to researchers from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Their findings, published in JAMA Internal Medicine,…
Why Buy-ins Are Worthwhile
Everyone should buy into your marketing plan.
Overcoming Challenges in Treatment of Patients With Obesity, Diabetes
Practitioners face challenges in the treatment of obese patients and those with diabetes. O&P experts discuss solutions.
Össur Hosts its First O&P Women’s Leadership Conference
Recently Össur hosted its first Women’s Leadership Conference. The conference brought in more than 30 female O&P professionals from 11 states. Pilot and retired Army Officer Elizabeth McCormick, one of the first women to serve as a Black Hawk Helicopter…
OPAF Hosts First Amputee Tennis Tournament in US
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation held the first amputee tennis tournament in the United States as a part of its First Clinics initiative. Held in conjunction with USTA Middle States, the First Clinics offered adaptive sports lessons and drills…
A Great War Led to Great Prosthetic Strides
Some of the most notable strides in prosthetic technology resulted from World War I.
Amputees Gather in San Diego
More than 70 lower limb amputees from around the world gathered at a clinic organized by Össur and the Challenged Athletes Foundation, according to a press release. Hosted in San Diego, the Össur Running and Mobility Clinic presented by Challenged…