Nora Systems introduces Lunatur 18 Walnut, an eco-friendly and sustainable material that is soft and highly elastic, with good bedding and resilience characteristics. Nora Lunatur 18 Walnut contains more than 20% finely…
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Krutch Kaddy
Designed for maximum comfort, efficiency, durability, and safety, the Krutch Kaddy provides individuals on crutches with a safe, secure, and convenient hands-free solution to carrying essential personal items.
AFTR DC Brace
The AFTR DC (Ankle & Foot Trauma Rehabilitation Dorsal Closure) from Bio Skin provides stabilization and adjustable compression for nonoperative and postoperative treatment.
Orthomonitor Sensing Device
Kinematix has introduced the Orthomonitor, a wearable sensing device that can be embedded in orthotic and prosthetic devices to measure wear-time compliance and provide evidence of clinical efficacy.
Sea Island Cotton Socks
Sigvaris announces that Sea Island Cotton socks for women are joining the Zurich Collection. The Sea Island Cotton socks are constructed from cotton that is lightweight, strong, and durable and has a cashmere-like softness.
Study finds Langer brace immediately improves balance among older adults
A custom ankle foot orthosis (AFO) made by Ronkonkoma, NY-based Langer Biomechanics produced immediate improvements in postural sway and lower extremity coordination in older adults without limiting functional performance, according to a study epublished October 29 by Clinical Biomechanics.
Darco marks ‘Stop Pressure Ulcer Day’
Huntington, WV-based Darco International has joined with Spanish research organizations to raise awareness of the physical, emotional, and financial consequences of pressure ulcers with the November 20 “Stop Pressure Ulcer Day.”
dicks.com offers Ektio basketball shoe
Pittsburgh, PA-based Dick’s Sporting Goods is now selling Ektio’s newest basketball shoe at its online store, dicks.com. The Alexio is New York City-based Ektio’s latest offering in its line of basketball shoes designed to prevent ankle sprains…
MobileMat BESS is consistent, reliable
Boston, MA-based TekScan’s automated balance error scoring system (BESS) produces results in good agreement with trained human raters, according to a study epublished on October 7 by the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.
Whitmore joins Allard foot drop team
Rockaway, NJ-based Allard USA in November introduced ESPY award winner Jamie Whitmore as one of the newest members of TeamUp, Allard’s national team for people with limited mobility due to foot drop.
Ottobock acquires Ekso bionics patents
Duderstadt, Germany-based Ottobock and Ekso Bionics, headquartered in Richmond, CA, formalized an intellectual property licensing agreement in November that will allow Ottobock to make use of Ekso’s wearable bionics technology in its next-generation prosthetic devices.
APMA, PFA merge 2015 meetings
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and the Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA) announced in November that next year the PFA will hold its Annual Symposium in conjunction with APMA’s Annual Scientific Meeting.
Beattie directs EMU O&P grad program
Eastern Michigan University (EMU) in Ypsilanti in October named Wendy Fischl Beattie, CPO, FAAOP, new program director and clinical coordinator of its graduate program in orthotics and prosthetics.
APMA joins CDC anti-infection campaign
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) reported on October 7 that it has joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “One & Only Campaign.”
Neurotech Kneehab shows benefit in MS
A pilot study epublished on October 9 found Minnetonka, MN-based Neurotech North America’s neuromuscular electro-stimulation device is feasible for home use and, when added to progressive resistance training (PRT), improves fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis…
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