Vicon’s new flagship camera, Vantage, combines technology with accessible design to open up motion capture to a broader audience. The camera’s individual components have been designed to work together to provide up-to-the-minute information so the user can make adjustments in real time.
Lower Extremity Review
Quell Nerve Stimulation
Quell utilizes NeuroMetrix’s patented, wearable intensive nerve stimulation (WINS) technology to provide drug free, widespread relief from chronic pain. Worn just below the knee and activated by clicking a button, Quell stimulates the sensory nerves to trigger the body’s natural pain relief system and block pain signals in the body.
Contender Post-op Knee Brace
Corflex introduces the Contender Post-Op Knee Brace. The brace features a simple adjustment system to minimize fit time after surgery and weighs just 27 oz. The ZipTrak Telescoping System adjusts brace length from 18″-26″ in 1/8″ increments and allows for the adjustment of intermediate cuffs to help avoid incision sites.
Apex Spring Shoes and Boots
New from Apex is the 2016 Spring Collection of shoes and boots, designed with a fresh focus on style. Spring boots include the Black A4000M and Brown A4100M, which include an ankle strap for adjustability, bungee lace detailing, 5/16″ removable depth, a full grain leather upper…
Össur Unloader Hip OA Brace
Össur announces the launch of the Unloader Hip, a unique brace intended to provide relief for patients with mild-to-moderate hip osteoarthritis (OA). The Unloader Hip is designed to improve mobility by using compression to encourage external rotation and abduction of the femoral head during gait…
BetterDoctor Websites
BetterDoctor helps healthcare practices create and manage their online presence and builds tools to bring trust, confidence, and transparency to the process of finding a doctor. The company works to fix incorrect contact information across the internet and get reviews on applicable industry websites.
Structured Memory Foam Footwear
New for spring, Spenco has launched a line of structured memory foam footwear, with the initial softness of memory foam and the added benefit of structural integrity. The new styles that feature memory foam are the Pure Sandal for men and women and the Thrust Slide for men.
ActivMotion Bar From OPTP
OPTP (Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products) has partnered with ActivMotion to expand its line of therapy and fitness products. Exclusive to OPTP, the new 4-foot, 4.5-lb ActivMotion Bar features…
X-Trac Knee Support
Pro-Tec Athletics is proud to introduce the X-Trac dual-strap knee support. Built to enhance comfort and durability, the X-Trac is designed to stabilize the patella and improve patellar tracking in patients with patellar or quadriceps tendinitis as well as patellar tracking disorders that can cause chondromalacia and…
AOPA continues to fight amputee coverage limitations at policy forum
The Washington, DC-based American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) on May 2 wrapped up its 2016 Policy Forum with its first-ever O&P Legislation-writing Congress.
IOF evaluates osteoporosis medications
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Fracture Working Group in April published its conclusions on the effect of osteoporosis medications on fracture healing.
BOC to drop O&P, pedorthic certifications
The Owings Mills, MD-based Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)’s Board of Directors in May approved a plan to sunset the acceptance of new applications for its orthotist (BOCO), prosthetist (BOCP), and pedorthist (BOCPD) certifications.
Homisak joins OHI central casting
Hauppauge, NY-based OHI on May 3 announced the appointment of Lynn Homisak, PRT, CHC, as central casting program consultant for the company’s on-demand pedorthic service.
Nolaro24 continues live web series
Middlebury, CT-based Nolaro24 in May announced dates for its upcoming live webinar series on biomechanics. The six new webinars, which the ABC (American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics)…
ING gives $60K to fund RMPI tuition
The Elwood, IN-based Robert M. Palmer, MD, Institute of Biomechanics (RMPI) reported that OrthoSleeve brand maker ING Source has committed to a second year of scholarship support for students of the nonprofit institute.
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