The FOOT Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Tampa, Fla., recently completed a weeklong project at the children’s hospital in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The O&P clinic was the third since the inception of the foundation. Comprising a team of three…

AOPA revises board bylaws

The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) ratified an update to the organization’s bylaws during its national assembly, altering the membership composition of AOPA’s board. Changes include the following: The new board will be composed of two supplier directors, instead…

The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) recently released the first practice analyses of both the ABC Certified Assistant and Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Credentials. The results of the practice analysis surveys will be used to ensure…

Hanger Clinic and Dynamic Orthotics and Prosthetics announced the promotion of Thomas V. DiBello, CO, FAAOP, to regional director of the Texas Gulf Coast and Jason M. Jennings, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, to area clinic manager. The former owner of Dynamic…

Hanger Inc. announced that it has acquired Faith Prosthetic-Orthotic Services Inc. and SCOPe Orthotics & Prosthetics Inc., according to a press release. The two patient care companies comprise 22 clinics in California and North Carolina. “We are pleased to welcome…