The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) has awarded Josh Yoder its 2013 Dale Yasukawa Memorial Scholarship, according to a press release. Yoder, from Oak Harbor, Wash., is currently finishing the orthotics certificate program at Northwestern University Prosthetic-Orthotic Center (NUPOC).…
Day: June 6, 2013
OPAF awards 2013 Dale Yasukawa Memorial Scholarship
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) has awarded Josh Yoder its 2013 Dale Yasukawa Memorial Scholarship, according to a press release. Yoder, from Oak Harbor, Wash., is currently finishing the orthotics certificate program at Northwestern University Prosthetic-Orthotic Center (NUPOC).…
Orthosis use can improve postural sway
The use of prefabricated orthotic arch supports improved postural sway, according to a study published in the Journal of Applied Biomechanics. The study included 12 healthy young adults. Movement from center of pressure (COP) was measured for each participant with…