Author: Terense Kemp

Introduced June 16 by Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Rep. Mike Ross (D-AR), the Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2011 would require Medicare coverage and reimbursement for custom breast forms, according to a press release. The American Association of…

Orthologix has opened the first of its kind Orthotic and Prosthetic Center of Excellence in Bucks County, Pa. The facility is located at 2655 Interplex Drive, Suite 101 in Trevose, Pa. The new facility houses Orthologix corporate headquarters, as well…

      Photo credit: OPAF First Climb, the newest member of the OPAF Family of First Clinics was launched as part of the 2011 Amputee Coalition Conference in Kansas City. The clinic was led by amputee rock climber, Ronnie…

    Adam McFarlane The 2011Dale Yasukawa Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Adam McFarlane, a member of the Northwestern University Blended Learning Program Class of 2011 and an orthotic resident with Clark & Associates of Waterloo, Iowa. The scholarship,…

BMW, the official mobility partner of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), announced BMW Drive for Team USA, a national drive program that invites consumers to get behind the wheel and the Olympic movement in support of U.S. Olympic team…

Physiotherapy Associates announced the appointment of Andrew DeVoe to chief executive officer. DeVoe most recently served as the company’s chief financial officer. He assumes the chief executive officer position from Dan Connors, who has been appointed executive chairman of the…

The Army Warrior Transition Command (WTC) released a 10-minute educational video to highlight new aspects of the Army’s warrior care system. This video walks viewers through the Warrior Transition Unit structure, comprehensive transition plan process, multi-disciplinary team “scrimmage” and career…

The Amputee Coalition celebrated its 25-year anniversary at its national conference held in Kansas City, Mo., June 2-4. More than 900 people with limb loss and exhibitors from 44 states and six foreign countries were present for educational seminars, peer…

OPAF & The First Clinics recently welcomed Strobel & Associates Prosthetics Inc. of Plano, Texas as the newest Patron Level Sponsor for 2011. Their contribution of $1000 to OPAF will allow further development of more First Clinics across the country…

    A brain implant may eventually be used to reactivate paralyzed limbs.   Euisik Yoon, University of Michigan A brain implant developed at the University of Michigan (UM) uses the body’s skin like a conductor to wirelessly transmit the…