SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Triathlon Challenge hosted by the Challenged Athletes Foundation is an empowering opportunity for U.S. Paralympic cyclists Billy Lister and Jamie Whitmore, who said the event is about “overcoming barriers” and meeting other disabled athletes…
Author: Terense Kemp
WHO: Processed meat, red meat cause cancer
The consumption of processed meat increases a person’s risk for cancer at a level comparable to smoking, according to a report issued today by WHO’s International Agency for Research On Cancer. Consumption of red meat also is “probably carcinogenic” to…
Össur releases its financial results for the third quarter of 2015
Prosthetic sales growth was flat in the third quarter of 2015 for Össur, according to recently released financial results. Sales were equivalent to $117 million, compared with $127 million for the third quarter of 2014. Gross profit amounted to $74…
Össur releases its financial results for the third quarter of 2015
Prosthetic sales growth was flat in the third quarter of 2015 for Össur, according to recently released financial results. Sales were equivalent to $117 million, compared with $127 million for the third quarter of 2014. Gross profit amounted to $74…
VIDEO: Volunteering can boost marketing efforts for O&P facilities
SAN ANTONIO — Robin Burton, executive director of the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation, shares the value of volunteering for O&P facilities that need a marketing boost.
VIDEO: Volunteering can boost marketing efforts for O&P facilities
SAN ANTONIO — Robin Burton, executive director of the Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation, shares the value of volunteering for O&P facilities that need a marketing boost.
Leg lengthening surgery linked with future income of pediatric patients
In a study recently presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, researchers found that in children with limb length discrepancy, leg lengthening surgery could affect their future income. According to a press release for the American…
Leg lengthening surgery linked with future income of pediatric patients
In a study recently presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, researchers found that in children with limb length discrepancy, leg lengthening surgery could affect their future income. According to a press release for the American…
Parker Hannifin to provide exoskeletons for DOD research
Parker Hannifin Corporation recently announced its human motion business unit will supply Indego exoskeleton devices for a U.S. Department of Defense-funded clinical study. “This study will provide sound medical evidence to inform best practices for post injury [spinal cord injury]…
Parker Hannifin to provide exoskeletons for DOD research
Parker Hannifin Corporation recently announced its human motion business unit will supply Indego exoskeleton devices for a U.S. Department of Defense-funded clinical study. “This study will provide sound medical evidence to inform best practices for post injury [spinal cord injury]…