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The Alexandria, VA-based American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) on May 23 announced the contenders for its 2016 Thranhardt Award. They are Beatrice Janka, MPO, CPO; Gordon Stevens, CPO, LPO; Kenton Kaufman, PhD, PE; and Lauren White, PT, DPT, PCS. The nominees will present their research at the 2016 AOPA National Assembly in September in Boston.
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) on May 26 awarded the $20,000 2016 ACSM-AMSSM Clinical Research Grant to Alison Brooks, MD, MPH, and her coinvestigator David Bell, PhD, ATC.
The Rosemont, IL-based American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in June introduced apps that help physicians explain musculoskeletal problems and procedures to patients.
Joliette, Canada-based Cryos Technologies on May 26 premiered a new 3D foot scanning system for podiatrists at the FIP (Federation Internationale des Podologues) World Congress of Podiatry in Montreal.
Waco, TX-based Spenco Medical reported on June 4 that ultra-distance runner Roy Weigand completed a 131-mile trek in Burbank, CA, in about 27 hours to raise funds to help support families of children with cancer.
Birmingham, AL-based Hanger on June 7 filed an 8-K form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting the results of an internal investigation. The form, which companies must file to announce major events that shareholders should know about, details the recent findings of Hanger’s internal audit committee.
Catoosa, OK-based Steampunk Bionics Academy in May announced four new class offerings on 3D printing: an introductory course called 3D Printing in Healthcare, as well as three practice-specific courses in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Foot Orthotics, which cover scanning, design, and 3D printing of devices.
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) in April epublished a consensus statement concluding there is no evidence that young children will benefit from early sport specialization in the majority of sports, and that they are subject to overuse injury and burnout from concentrated activity.
Winterthur, Switzerland-based Sigvaris announced April 29 that it has completed a definitive agreement to purchase BiaCare, located in Zeeland, MI. BiaCare designs and produces short stretch wraps, compression…
The use of detailed orthopedic imaging to examine dancers’ ankles while in the en pointe position offers insight into the biomechanical demands associated with a position that, although highly unnatural, is nevertheless essential to a ballerina’s performance.
By Jeffrey A. Russell, PhD, AT, FIADMS
With the rise of a new crop of young stars and the anticipation of its Olympic debut this year, golf continues to be immensely popular for players and spectators alike. Golfing is a highly coordinated sport that, by its nature, is associated with risk of…
By Patricia Pande, MClScPT, CSCS, CPed
In worker’s compensation cases, including those involving knee osteoarthritis, an expert witness often will be asked to use his or her knowledge of biomechanics to provide an opinion supporting or refuting a causal relationship between work conditions and an overuse injury.
By Steven T. McCaw, PhD
Multiple techniques can help improve gait speed after stroke, from therapeutic exercise to task-specific training to orthotic devices. Despite a growing body of research in this area, however, it is still not clear which intervention is most appropriate for which patients.
By Hank Black
Recent research suggests that training designed to maximize strength at deeper knee flexion angles during landing may be warranted, especially in female athletes, to help reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament injury without inadvertently compromising jump height.
By Boyi Dai, PhD; Jacob S. Layer; and Taylour J. Hinshaw
When calluses or ulcers develop on the distal aspect of the lesser toes, offloading pressure from the distal end of the digit is essential for healing to occur. Research suggests that toe crest pads offer an inexpensive but effective means of offloading and healing these distal wounds.
By Monica Melo, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN, CFCN
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