Author: Terense Kemp

The Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) at Fort Detrick, Md. continues to march at the forefront of prosthetic advancements for wounded warriors. The center aims to unite a broad spectrum of researchers at universities, hospitals and small businesses…

Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. announced net sales of $178.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, an increase of $9.2 million, or 5.4%, from $169.1 million in the prior year. The $9.2 million, or 5.4%, sales increase was primarily the…

Eight hundred physically-challenged and able-bodied athletes from all skill levels took part in the Loma Linda University 8th Annual PossAbilities Triathlon on Sunday, April 25. The Loma Linda University 8th Annual PossAbilities Triathlon, presented by the San Manuel Band of…

Orthocare Innovations announced the addition of Suzie Williams, CP as clinical services manager. Williams joins Orthocare from Ossur Americas where er bachelor of science degree from Central Michigan University. She then completed the Prosthetics Certificate Practitioner Program at California State…

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) commemorated the United Nations (UN) International Women’s Day for 2010 with an event held in March at the Whistler Paralympic Village Plaza in Canada. The theme of the event – “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress…

Joel Hirsch, PhD of Tel Aviv University conducts basic research investigating calcium channels in the human body, established targets for the alleviation of chronic pain. His research provides new information into how these channels work. His laboratory is developing computer-derived…

The fifth World Championships of the International Standing Amputee Hockey Federation (ISIHF) hosted by the Defi Sportif at Aréna Saint-Michel in Montreal begin today and continue through May 2. The Canadian Team, four-time world champions, will play host to teams…

We are now living longer than ever, and there is growing concern that quantity of years is not nearly as important as quality of those years. As we experience the many joys of living longer, we also must deal with…

The American Association of Breast Care Professionals (AABCP) announced the introduction of breast form legislation S3255. Co-sponsored by senator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas and senator Olympia Snowe of Maine, the Custom Fabricated Breast Prosthesis Act of 2010 will amend federal…

Back and neck problems can be caused by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, injury, strain or osteoarthritis. “Although more than 75% of Americans will experience some back pain during their lifetime, about 90% of cases are resolved without surgery,” John…