Innovation Lab receives grant to help bring their “Move-D” mechanical elbow brace to market to help improve ADLs for cerebral palsy patients.
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) has recently funded seven Expanded Effect Quality of Life Grants, totaling $663,946.
Judy C. Colditz, an occupational therapist who specializes in hand therapy, has signed a deal to be the exclusive US distributor of Push Braces, via the spinoff of her education and consulting business HandLab into BraceLab.
Specialized technologies offer multiple approaches for helping patients reach their recovery goals. Article written by Alyson T. Dutkiewicz, PT, MSPT, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Dana Abel, DPT, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Outpatient Rehabilitation.
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Medical device maker Myomo, based in Cambridge, Mass, announces it is part of an agreement to provide paralyzed veterans with the MyoPro powered arm brace.
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Figures from a recent report show in the United States only 10.5% of patients affected by osteoarthritis of the knee opted for surgery in 2013. The data indicates an opportunity for braces and bracing products in this treatment space.
Read MoreJournal of Pragmatic and Observational Research has published a study on multimodal treatment programs for OsteoArthritis of the knee. Arrowhead Health Centers of Arizona is home to the leading multimodal OsteoArthritis treatment program, offering patients an alternative to knee replacement and other invasive surgeries.
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Danco Medical Inc markets a knee brace designed to accommodate patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis (OA).
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A thumb CMC restriction splint intended to support the thumb CMC joint while allowing for full finger function is available through North Coast Medical Inc.
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Townsend Design markets a spinal brace engineered to offer support for a variety of spinal indications, including acute low back pain relief and postop support/stabilization.
Read MoreJanuary 20th 2014 our country celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day we are reminded that we are our brother’s keeper.
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Bauerfeind USA markets a knee support designed to accommodate patients with slight instability, arthritis, and osteoarthritis of the knee.
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An overview of different taping types and their application in sports medicine. Brian J. Adams, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS In the world of competitive athletics, participants are on a continual search for optimal performance, injury prevention, and enhanced recovery. In sports medicine, clinicians are seeking tools to facilitate healing and restore normal, pain-free functional movement […]
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An overview of knee orthosis use and its role in athletic recovery.
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TemCare has launched a new knee brace, intended for the treatment of arthritis, postsurgical recovery, and improved stability.
Read MoreJames Button, a running enthusiast who regained his ability to run using orthotic braces made by Allard USA, has reportedly been added to the review board of the Dralla Foundation, a non-profit organization that was founded by Allard USA.
Read MoreA new bill introduced in the House of Representatives designed to implement market-based pricing for home medical equipment and services such as wheelchairs, oxygen therapy, and other durable medical equipment and services, has recently been endorsed
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Key considerations when prescribing an ultra lightweight manual wheelchair.
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