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O&P Companies, Advocates Gather to Support Texas Bills to Improve Access to Care

O&P companies and advocates in Texas are supporting key state bills to expand Medicaid coverage and improve access to orthotics and prosthetics.

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Case Western Reserve Awarded $1M to Study New MS Treatment Approach

A research team at Case Western Reserve University is pioneering a novel approach to multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment by targeting toxic astrocytes, with the goal of protecting and regenerating nerve cells.

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Atlas Names New VP of Sales

Software company Atlas Technologies, based in Las Vegas, has named Jason Dillon its new vice president of sales.

ATF Medical Names First Adaptive Housing Solutions Director

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Apr 22, 2024 | Company News, Home & Daily Living

This role involves working closely with occupational therapists and ATPs to design and implement appropriate home modifications for injured workers.

Forbes Names Luna a Top-Rated Employer for 2024

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Apr 22, 2024 | Company News

The PT provider announced its inclusion on Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Startup Employers for 2024, ranking #10 in healthcare.

ECRI Reveals Top Patient Safety Concerns List for 2024

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Mar 25, 2024 | Continuing Education, Industry News, Staffing

Challenges transitioning new clinicians from academic training to professional practice tops ECRI’s 2024 list of patient safety concerns.

Does Iron Accumulate in the Brain After a Concussion?

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Mar 11, 2024 | Research, Traumatic Brain Injury

A preliminary study investigates if people who have headaches after a concussion have higher levels of iron in areas of the brain, a sign of injury to brain cells.

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.