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Affordable, Adjustable Socket in the Works for Amputees in Need

June 1, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

The student-designed Amparo was made to support amputees who cannot afford conventional sockets.

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American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Policy Forum

June 1, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

April 26-27 | Washington, D.C. O&P advocates wait to meet with a staffer for Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa.Images: Alexander A, O&P News. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, shares her experiences as an Iraq War veteran and amputee before forum attendees visit Capitol…

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Neuroprosthesis improved walking ability of patient with stroke

May 31, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

A surgically implanted neuroprosthesis improved the walking speed and distance of a patient with limited mobility due to stroke, according to results recently published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. According to a press release from Wolters…

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Speaker: Rehabilitation is key following traumatic upper limb amputation

May 27, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A speaker at the International African American Prosthetic and Orthotic Coalition Annual Meeting presented key rehabilitation techniques for patients with traumatic upper limb amputations. “Our goal was to identify components of pre- and post-prosthetic rehab[ilitation] programs, and…

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AOPA announces contenders for the Thranhardt Award

May 26, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association recently announced contenders for the 2016 Thranhardt Award. The award was launched in memory of Howard R. Thranhardt, CP, in 1996. Contenders will present their research at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA)…

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OPAF receives $15,000 Hanger Foundation grant

May 25, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation recently received a $15,000 grant from the Hanger Foundation to hold five First Stride/First Things First clinics in 2016. According to a press release from the Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation, First Stride/First Things…

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Paralyzed Veterans of America announces 2016-2017 leadership team

May 25, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

Paralyzed Veterans of America recently announced its leadership for the 2016-2017 term, which begins July 1, 2016. Sherman Gillums Jr. was appointed executive director and Al Kovach Jr. was re-elected as president. According to a press release from Paralyzed Veterans,…

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CAF grants totaling more than $3.7 million awarded to people with physical challenges

May 24, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

The Challenged Athletes Foundation recently announced its Access to Athletes grants program distributed grants worth more than $3.7 million to 2,098 challenged athletes in 32 countries this year. The Access to Athletes program offers financial assistance for adaptive sports equipment,…

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Proper documentation, risk management could reduce lawsuits

May 23, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A speaker at the International African American Prosthetic and Orthotic Coalition Annual Meeting said certain documentation and risk management strategies could prevent or minimize lawsuits for O&P practices. “Keeping track of names, dates, materials given to the…

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IAAPOC meeting opens with welcome, awards, a look ahead

May 21, 2016 Terense KempUncategorized

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Prosthetists, orthotists and members of the O&P community gathered for the International African American Prosthetic and Orthotic Coalition Annual Meeting, here. Jack Steele, CO, FAAOP, International African American Prosthetic and Orthotic Coalition (IAAPOC) president, gave the opening…

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