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Hanger Clinic Names New Chief Clinical Officer

Hanger Clinic's new chief clinical officer will lead the company’s Clinical and Scientific Affairs team and the Hanger Institute.

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VA Awards Grants to Help Vets, Service Members Participate in Adaptive Sports

The grants awarded to organizations based in California will fund adaptive sports, recreational activities, and equine therapy for military veterans and service members living with disabilities.

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Better Health For Chronic Conditions Secures $10 Million in Funding

Better Health provides support and medical supplies for people with chronic conditions such as ostomy, chronic wounds, diabetes, chronic retention, and incontinence.

Sending Tissue Samples to Space for Parkinson’s, MS Research

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Mar 4, 2024 | Parkinson’s Disease, Research

NSCF will send human brain organoids derived from patients with two different types of degenerative brain diseases—Parkinson’s and PPMS—to the orbiting laboratory.

Smart Cushion Shows Promising Results for Blood Flow

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Feb 26, 2024 | Cushions, Research

By utilizing a high-resolution image system to measure blood flow during different seating experiences, researchers analyzed the effects of using the cushion’s offload sequence compared to static modes.

Hanger Completes O&P Company Acquisition

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Feb 26, 2024 | Company News, Orthotics & Prosthetics

Hanger Inc. announced the completion of its previously announced transaction to acquire an orthotics and prosthetics manufacturer.

Rehab Hospital Launches On-Site Dialysis for Patients

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Feb 16, 2024 | Company News

The hospital will now offer on-site dialysis for post-acute patients with kidney disease and late-stage renal disease so they don’t need to leave the facility for care.

WebPT Wins 2024 Best in KLAS Recognition for Outpatient Therapy & Rehab

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Feb 12, 2024 | Industry News, Software

WebPT has been recognized as the 2024 Best in KLAS recipient for Outpatient Therapy & Rehab with a score of 80.8.

BCI Company Acquires Equity Stake in Med Device Component Manufacturer

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Feb 5, 2024 | Company News, Mobility, Neurological

The company’s investment stands to strengthen innovation and the supply chain for its products, beginning with brain-computer interfaces such as a neuroprosthesis to restore motor signaling for individuals with motor impairment.

ReWalk Robotics Rebrands as Lifeward

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jan 29, 2024 | Company News, Exoskeletons

ReWalk Robotics Ltd., which is known for its exoskeletons and acquired AlterG in 2023, has unveiled its new corporate branding to officially begin doing business as Lifeward.

Study: Hip-Assist Robot Improves Mobility, Gait in Elderly

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jan 22, 2024 | Gait & Balance, Research

Researchers evaluated the efficiency of a new wearable hip-assist robot in improving the mobility, dynamic balance, and range of movement in the elderly.

Foldable Power Wheelchair Showcased at CES 2024

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jan 12, 2024 | Company News, Power Wheelchairs

The semi-outdoor, electrically foldable wheelchair is fully integrated with omnidirectional wheels, remote control, and an adjustable maximum speed for added safety.

Physical Therapy for Long COVID: Do Patients Benefit?

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Dec 4, 2023 | Research

Research reveals whether those suffering from long COVID benefit from physical therapy services, including cardiopulmonary PT.

Cionic Neural Sleeve Receives Global Design Award

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Dec 4, 2023 | Company News, Neurological

According to the Dezeen design master jury, the bionic leg product represents “a perfect marriage of science, technology, and design.”

NY Rehab Hospital Joins Age-Friendly Health Systems Initiative

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Nov 29, 2023 | Company News

The Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative focuses on delivering safe, reliable, high-quality healthcare in every setting based on what matters most to older adults as individuals.

Fleming Center for Robotics in Rehabilitation Opens

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Nov 20, 2023 | Research

The Fleming Center for Robotics in Rehabilitation will identify and test robotic and wearable technology to further provide leading-edge rehabilitation care.