CHICAGO — Vacuum suspension systems significantly reduced residual limb movement compared to other suspension systems, according to a researcher at The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Maria J. Gerschutz In a single-patient case…
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O&P Assembles to Help Haiti
Rob Kistenberg CHICAGO — The O&P profession is filled with individuals who want to help others, and this was evident in the number of people who gathered last night to support Haiti at The American Academy of Orthotists and…
Cross-over Study Yields Substantial Effect on Gait, Walking Speeds information_schema Adults with Post-stroke Hemiplegia
CHICAGO – Most hemiplegia patients are prescribed AFOs which rely on differing degrees of resistance to restore function. Despite the large numbers of people prescribed AFOs, research is limited, said one investigator. Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO (Hons), conducted a randomized…
Academy Premieres Career Awareness Video
Peter Rosenstein CHICAGO — Wednesday’s welcome session marked the official opening of The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, here. Peter Rosenstein, the Academy’s executive director, announced that the 2010 meeting has record attendance.…
Laser Scanner Effective in Measuring Orthotic Treatment Results
Calli Clark CHICAGO — Digital laser scanning technology can be effectively used in treating pectus carinatum, according to a presenter at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, here. “This is something that can…
Most Positive Models Created by a Central Fabrication Facility Reported Accurate
CHICAGO – A test of 10 central fabrication facilities found most had hit the mark when creating sockets from electronic files, Joan E. Sanders, PhD, said at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Meeting and Scientific Symposium, here. In…
Work of Vacuum Suspension Goes On Inside
CHICAGO — Liner fitting is integral to success with a vacuum suspension system, said a speaker here. Andy Marsland “All of the work is going on inside,” Andy Marsland, CPO, said during an Ohio Willow Wood-sponsored workshop held during…
Streamline Processes to Curtail Waste and Avoid Errors in the Workplace
CHICAGO – With competitive bidding and health care reform looming, it is best for business owners to get all of the processes in line now rather than waiting for the dust to settle, according to an O&P consultant. “This is…
Resting Before Doffing Stabilizes Residual Limb Fluid Volumes
CHICAGO — Practitioners should request that their patients rest for about 10 minutes before doffing to stabilize residual limb fluid volumes, according to a presenter at The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Joan…
Academy Now Soliciting Abstract Submissions for 2011 Meeting
CHICAGO – Interested clinicians and educators can now submit presentation abstracts for the 2011 American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Meeting. The submission deadline is July 30. Manuscripts can only be submitted online at www.academyannualmeeting.org. The 2011 meeting will be…