The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services held a special Open Door Forum to discuss suggested clinical elements that should be included in the electronic clinical template for lower limb prosthesis. At the beginning of the forum, CMS clarified that…
Day: August 1, 2013
Proteor to celebrate 100 years at AOPA World Congress
Proteor will be celebrating 100 years of innovation at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association 2013 World Congress in Orlando, Fla. Founded in 1913 in Burgundy, France, Proteor became a leading manufacturer and supplier of prosthetic components in France. With…
Aqualeg opens first US office
Aqualeg, Inc. announced the opening of its first US office in Rock Hill, S.C. The company manufactures prosthetic covers that can be used in water. Working with manufacturers of appropriate feet and components, the company coordinates with prosthetists to fit…
Researchers predict multiple falls in cognitively impaired older people through gait measurements.
MonoMano Cycling creates adaptive handlebar that can be used with one hand.
Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland are investigating how computer-aided design and additive manufacturing technologies can improve fabrication of custom orthoses to optimize outcomes for various foot conditions. “One of the major research themes of our group is looking…
When you have something to sell, part of the job is to get out there and sell it.
Even with updated education programs, health care professionals still follow old treatment strategies for low back pain.
With few exceptions, an O&P facility that expects to be accredited should be clean, organized and ADA compliant.
On July 31, O&P practitioners tuned in to a special Open Door Forum hosted by CMS to suggest clinical elements that should be included in the electronic clinical template for lower limb prosthesis. At the beginning of the forum, CMS…