United Spinal Association presents the 2010 Independence Expo – Long Island, the region’s premier lifestyle-enhancing Expo designed to promote active living and independence for all people with disabilities and aging Americans. The Independence Expo–Long Island will be held on Friday,…
Author: Terense Kemp
Webisode Series Provides Useful Advice to People with Diabetes
A free webisode series beginning this month offer suggestions to help African-Americans diagnosed with type 2 diabetes better manage the disease on FACE-Diabetes.com as part of the Fearless African-Americans Connected and Empowered (FACE.) Diabetes initiative. The FACE webisode series and…
Molecular Imaging Helps Diagnose Diabetic Foot Infection
A study presented at the 57th Annual Meeting of the Society for Nuclear Medicine (SNM) indicates that using multiple imaging agents with a hybrid imaging technique can be a valuable tool for accurately diagnosing and determining treatment for a variety…
Extremity Games 5 Motocross Event Crowns Repeat Winner
Two-time X Games Gold Medalist Chris Ridgway successfully defended his title as limb-loss motocross champion during the 5th Annual Extremity Games (eX5) at Baja Acres motocross facility in Millington, Mich. Ridgway won his 4th consecutive Gold Medal at the eX5…
Regular Exercise Reduces Falling Risk, Researchers Say
Remaining physically fit and sticking to a regular exercise routine could lower your risk of taking a tumble, a new research study found. About 19,000 people die each year in the United States from falls and about 8 million undergo…
HHS Awards $83.9 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Expand Use of Health IT
HHS secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced $83.9 million in grants to help networks of health centers adopt electronic health records (EHR) and other health information technology (HIT) systems. The funds are part of the $2 billion allotted to HHS’ Health Resources…
Relief for People with Foot Drop Comes as a New Cutting-Edge Surgery
A new surgery that involves an expendable, functioning muscle from the top of the leg and a nerve below the knee can give people with foot drop a new bounce in their step. “Foot drop is a condition where there…
Create a Comfortable Life for Cerebral Palsy Patients
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Many members of the Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) present at this year’s Annual Meeting have spent their lives caring for patients with cerebral palsy and other musculoskeletal disorders. One aspect of this treatment involves the…
Orthocare Hires Two Clinical Services Members
Orthocare Innovations announced the addition of two new clinical services staff members: Michael Orendurff, MS, as director of activity monitoring and outcomes services; and Courtney Moran, CP, MS, as clinical services manager. Orendurff is an internationally recognized thought leader and…
Families Play Important Role in Rehab of Children with Brachial Plexus Injury
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Family compliance is integral to the rehabilitation success for children with brachial plexus injuries, according to a presentation here at the Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) Annual Meeting. From the time this condition is identified —…