O&P Professionals Get COMB 3D SCANNER Smartphone App
Comb O&P LLC, an orthotic and prosthetic shape capture company, announces that its Comb 3D Scanner App is now available at the iPhone App Store.
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Enhancing Pediatric Participation
Assistive technology ripples out to mobility, standing, and beyond to help children engage at home and in the community. A feature for the April 2018 issue of Rehab Management by Jenna L. Anderson, PT, DPT.
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PopularDralla Foundation Taps James Button as Review Board Member
James 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.
Shriners Hospitals’ New System Helps Enable Prosthetics Manufacturing for Children By Computer
A new computer-aided prosthetics design and manufacturing system has recently been installed at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern California.
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Front Loaded Recovery
Conditioning the body prior to surgery can improve outcomes in oncology cases. A specialist who works with the cancer patient population investigates the power of prehabilitation in treatment and survivorship. An in-depth report by Glenda Arcilla Borreo, PT.
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Front Loaded Recovery
Conditioning the body prior to surgery or other physiologic and physical stresses can lead to more favorable outcomes in oncology cases. Prehabilitation fills this role in the cancer care continuum and survivorship. By Glenda Arcilla Borreo, PT, MHSc, CLT, ACSM EP-C, CCET.
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Noninvasive Spinal Cord Stimulation Reportedly Helps Paralyzed Men Move Legs
According to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study, a new strategy that delivers noninvasive electrical stimulation to the spinal cord has reportedly helped enable five men with complete motor paralysis to voluntarily generate step-like movements.
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Braces May Gain Popularity as Demand for Surgery Falls
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 MoreRehab is Part of Non-Surgical Multimodal Treatment for OA
Journal 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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Knee Brace Seeks to Support Users with Mild to Moderate OA
Danco Medical Inc markets a knee brace designed to accommodate patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis (OA).
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Splint Offers Support and Relief from Discomfort for Thumb CMC Joint
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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Brace Targets Variety of Spinal Indications for Users
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 MoreOur Brother’s Keeper
January 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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Knee Support Aims to Assist Users with Slight Instability and Knee OA
Bauerfeind USA markets a knee support designed to accommodate patients with slight instability, arthritis, and osteoarthritis of the knee.
Read MorePhil McClure, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Tapped As MedRisk Vice President of Expert Clinical Benchmarks
MedRisk has announced Phil McClure, PT, PhD, FAPTA, as vice president of Expert Clinical Benchmarks (ECB), its research and academic subsidiary.
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Therapeutic Taping and Bracing in Athletics
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 […]
Read MoreNew Bill Targets Market-Based Pricing For DME and Services
A 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
Read MoreAssessment Is the First Step
Pediatric patients with mobility issues present unique challenges in rehabilitation. In the teen years, assessment and treatment are similar to those used in an adult population. Younger children may require playful approaches employing games and
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