Researchers at North Carolina State University are making use of an “avatar”-like bio-robotic motor system to better understand the physiology of the human body during locomotion. According to a university press release, the system makes use of a real muscle…
Author: Terense Kemp
ACS updates breast cancer screening guideline for average-risk women
Women with an average risk for breast cancer should undergo regular screening mammography beginning at age 45 years, according to an updated guideline from the American Cancer Society published in JAMA. Further, the guideline recommends women aged 40 to 45…
VIDEO: Prosthetist Finder among emerging O&P technologies
SAN ANTONIO — Jason T. Kahle, MSME, CPO, FAAOP, talks about the technology he is most excited about in the field of O&P – the Prosthetist Finder he collaborated with the Amputee Coalition to create for amputees.
VIDEO: Prosthetist Finder among emerging O&P technologies
SAN ANTONIO — Jason T. Kahle, MSME, CPO, FAAOP, talks about the technology he is most excited about in the field of O&P – the Prosthetist Finder he collaborated with the Amputee Coalition to create for amputees.
NAAOP issues response on initial White House reply to LCD petition
The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics recently issued a response to an initial reply by the White House to the association’s “We the People” petition. The petition, spearheaded by the National Association for the Advancement of…
Challenged athletes compete and connect at triathlon challenge in San Diego
SAN DIEGO — The Challenged Athletes Foundation kicked off the 22nd Annual Aspen Medical Products Triathlon here at La Jolla Cove. More than 5,000 supporters, spectators and participants filled the coast-side auditorium for the Celebration of Abilities ceremony, which is…
Challenged athletes compete and connect at triathlon challenge in San Diego
SAN DIEGO — The Challenged Athletes Foundation kicked off the 22nd Annual Aspen Medical Products Triathlon here at La Jolla Cove. More than 5,000 supporters, spectators and participants filled the coast-side auditorium for the Celebration of Abilities ceremony, which is…
Amputee Coalition joins National Disability Employment Awareness Month campaign
The Amputee Coalition recently announced its participation in an awareness campaign for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. National Disability Employment Awareness Month takes place annually in October and provides education regarding disability employment issues in the United States as well…
Amputee Coalition joins National Disability Employment Awareness Month campaign
The Amputee Coalition recently announced its participation in an awareness campaign for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. National Disability Employment Awareness Month takes place annually in October and provides education regarding disability employment issues in the United States as well…
Mobile application found less accurate for measuring gait
SAN ANTONIO — Although strides have been in its efficiency, the Dartfish Express — an iPad application used to measure gait — was less accurate than the Vicon 3-D Motion Capture System, according to a data presented here at the…