Author: Terense Kemp

OPAF is set to launch First Paddle, adaptive kayaking for amputees and people with physical challenges on Sunday, May 23 at the Michael Jones Pool facilities of Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Mich. First Paddle will introduce or re-introduce amputees…

Prosthetists have an expanded product support resource for learning about Ohio Willow Wood products and services. Vince Coole, CP, joins Bob Beatty as a product specialist. As product specialists, Coole and Beatty will interact with prosthetists and prosthetic facilities through…

In 2009, the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Inc. (ABC) experienced growth in its credentialing and facility accreditation programs, according to its 2009 Annual Report. The publication, which provides both a summary of ABC’s work in…

A drug for treating multiple sclerosis was discovered at Rush University Medical Center, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in January and is now available in the United States. The drug, called dalfampridine, is the first therapy…

Amy Palmiero-Winters, a transtibial amputee, world-class ultramarathon runner, coach, mentor and the single mother of two, was named the winner of the 80th James E. Sullivan Award as America’s top amateur athlete at a ceremony at the New York Athletic…

University of North Carolina (UNC) Charlotte researcher Cynthia H. Cassell has devoted her career to improving the lives of families and children affected by birth defects. Because most birth defects occur in the first trimester of pregnancy, the March of…

Tamarack Habilitation Technologies Inc. announced its latest addition to the company, Bryan Flood of Minneapolis. Flood will immediately fill the position of project engineer, with emphasis on new product development.     Bryan Flood Flood has previously worked to develop…

Athletes with Disabilities Network (ADN) is seeking nominations of accomplished athletes for the Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame Class of 2010. Nominations are being accepted starting now until May 31. Nomination ballots are available online now for submission. Awards…

A new study by the University of Michigan (UM) Health System on obesity trends shows Americans are getting heavier younger and carrying the extra weight for longer periods over their lifetime. As a result, the study suggests the impact on…

Orthocare Innovations announced the addition of Toshiki Kobayashi, PhD as research scientist. Kobayashi will be resident in Orthocare’s Seattle research facility. Kobayashi received his PhD from the Department of Health Technology and Informatics at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He…