Author: Terense Kemp

LEIPZIG — The Leipziger Messe was busy with activity yesterday as the International Trade Show opened multiple exhibit halls to visitors and began the first of 4 days of workshops to showcase new and upcoming innovations. Since 2000, this location…

LEIPZIG — Traditionally, idiopathic adolescent scoliosis (IAS) is treated with full-time bracing which can have compliance problems. Researchers here concluded that early night-time bracing is a sufficient replacement for this method that can even lead to a suspension in bracing…

LEIPZIG — One of the largest challenges in O&P and orthopedics is to treat the whole human system and not just the source of the problem, according to an investigator here. Speaking on the topic of neuro-orthopedics at the 13th…

LEIPZIG — Concepts of lower limb amputation and, more specifically, residual limb management are changing in accordance with a more international plan focused on restoring function and improving overall care, beginning with the amputation surgery, a speaker here said. “In…

LEIPZIG — A rehabilitation specialist reported that transfemoral amputees seem to benefit from microprocessor-controlled knee joints while performing activities of daily living. Patrick Theeven, MSc, of the Adelante Centre of Expertise in Rehabilitation, presented data on the microprocessor knee joint…

LEIPZIG — Early decisions, sometimes not made by the patients, could make all the difference in their lives down the line, according to Prof. Dr. Hans Henning Wetz, who presented research here, at the 13th ISPO World Congress. Wetz explained…

The discomfort level for upper extremity prosthesis wearers varies based on the position of the arm, according to preliminary findings by Orthocare Innovations and Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory. Additionally, discomfort increases significantly at 5 psi of skin pressure,…

LEIPZIG — The World Assembly during the 13th ISPO World Congress, here, gave Dan Blocka, CO and president of ISPO, a chance to reflect on his 3-year term. During that time, the ISPO headquarters moved to Brussels, Belgium and is…

LEIPZIG — A 5-year research study of 50 patients has revealed that electromyography (EMG) provides effective training for post-stroke rehabilitation, according to an investigator from Hong Kong. Raymond K.Y. Tong, PhD, of the Department of Health Technology at the Hong…

LEIPZIG — Orthotists, prosthetists and orthopedic shoe technicians face many challenges, but as professional education is continually defined and developed these groups need to gain the knowledge and skills and align them with practical experience, according to an O&P researcher…