The National Institutes of Health has awarded $3.6 million to a team of neurosurgical, neurology, and neuroscience researchers at The Ohio State University (OSU) Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine to test a novel diagnosis and treatment combination for painful diabetic neuropathy. The approach combines spinal cord stimulation (SCS) with measurement of…
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NATA Receives APHA Public Service Award
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) received the American Public Health Association Injury Control and Emergency Health Services (APHA ICEHS) Section’s 2023 Institutional Public Service Award in November during APHA’s Annual Meeting and Expo in Atlanta.
Robert Weil, DPM, Inducted into National Fitness Hall of Fame
The National Fitness Hall of Fame (NFHOF), a member-based educational organization that was founded to recognize the efforts individuals and organizations make to practice and promote healthy living, announced that Robert Weil, DPM, has been inducted into its 2023 Hall of Fame. Weil is a longtime sports podiatrist, having treated many…
AOPA Introduces 2024 Board of Directors
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) recently introduced its 2024 board of directors. The Executive Committee will consist of Mitchell Dobson, CPO, FAAOP, who assumes the role of president, along with, Teri Kuffel, JD, who moves into the role of immediate past president and Rick Riley who was appointed to be president-elect after…
Ankle Arthrodesis Nail System
The Shotel™ Ankle Arthrodesis Nail System uses a novel device design to treat end-stage ankle arthritis. The patented system, which is manufactured and distributed by BioPro Implants, differs from traditional ankle arthrodesis devices because its unique curved design allows for a minimally invasive approach with very small incisions.
Portable, Wireless TENS/NMES Unit
MANAMED®’s ManaFlexx 2 is a compact medical device that delivers electrical pulses to the user’s skin through the company’s patented wireless technology for 2 distinct uses. The device was originally granted US Food &Drug Administration–clearance for the noninvasive device as an adjunctive treatment in the management of post-surgical and post-traumatic acute pain.
Partial Knee Replacement System
Ortho Development’s BKS® Uni, the latest addition to its portfolio of Balanced Knee® implant systems, is a partial knee replacement system designed to preserve bone, simplify surgical technique, and leverage the clinical heritage of the Balanced Knee System. The product provides surgeons with a medial fixed-bearing system of implants and…
Customizable Pneumatic Compression Recovery Device
Recovapro Air by Recovapro is a US Food & Drug Administration–type II medical-grade compression system to aid athletes to have a faster recovery after intense training. The medical-grade pneumatic compression system is a proprietary technology that provides an adjustable pressure range of 30 mmHg to 150 mmHg.
Zippered Compression Socks
Zio Compression Socks are designed for both convenience and efficacy. The zipper ensures ease of donning and doffing while still providing all the benefits of traditional compression socks. They retain the vital graduated pressure, offering consistent support throughout the legs.
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