LEIPZIG – Through an intricate series of algorithms, Martin Riedmiller, PhD, explained how to teach a machine to learn. Riedmiller’s research was conducted in an effort to address the growing need for intelligent learning systems or software that adapts behavior…
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Virtual Reality Trains and Assesses for Better Outcomes
LEIPZIG – Practitioners at the ISPO World Congress, here, explained how they use virtual reality rehabilitation to better engage patients and see better outcomes. Benjamin Darter, PhD, PT; Jason Wilken, PhD, PT; and John Fergason, CPO, described their experiences with…
The 13th ISPO World Congress Opens with Focus on the Future
LEIPZIG – Dan Blocka, CO, president of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) opened the 13th World Congress here with the help of Raimund Forst, chairman of the Scientific Congress Committee, ISPO Germany; Thomas Fabian, deputy mayor for…
The Congress According to Dan Blocka
LEIPZIG – After more than 6 years of planning, what is expected to be the largest O&P meeting to date, began here yesterday. The 13th International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) World Congress combined with the ORTHOPAEDIE + REHA-TECHNIK…
PEL Supply Company Hires New Customer Service Rep
Christie Reznik has joined PEL Supply Company as a new customer sales representative. Reznik has an associate’s degree in business communication, and is working towards her bachelor’s degree with a minor in marketing. She looks forward to building a rapport…
Virtual Reality Proves Helpful as Pain Relievers
When children and adults with acute and chronic pain become immersed in video game action, they receive some analgesic benefit, and pain researchers report that virtual reality is proving to be effective in reducing anxiety and acute pain caused by…
Physiotherapy Associates Opens New Clinic
Physiotherapy Associates announced a new clinic location in Litchfield, Mich. Known as Physiotherapy Associates – Litchfield, the clinic offers a comprehensive range of physical therapy services, as well as a range of specialty therapy services. This start-up location marks the…
RSLSteeper Signs Agreement with SPS for Sole Distribution
SPS and RSLSteeper announced that they have entered into a sole distribution agreement. The new agreement will enable SPS to sell the bebionic hand to its customers in the United States through its four Distribution Centers in Georgia, Texas, California…
NIH Grant Awarded to Study Health Disparities in Breast Cancer
A $9.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been awarded to the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) to study access to care and health disparities among underserved and minority women with breast cancer in Chicago.…
Hanger Opens Prosthetics and Orthotics Patient Care Center in Grand Rapids
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics announced the opening of its first prosthetics and orthotics patient care center in Grand Rapids, Mich. on May 3. This opening marks the sixth Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics patient care center in Michigan. Specializing in the…