Mineral supplement seller Coral reported in August that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave the company a perfect score in a surprise audit.
Coral scores 100% in surprise FDA audit
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September
Lower Extremity Review
OPAF hosts First Swing at NAGA event
The Charlotte, NC-based Orthotics & Prosthetics Activities Foundation (OPAF) on August 15 hosted a full-day First Swing Learn to Golf Training and Clinic as the kickoff event of the National Amputee Golf Association (NAGA) Championships at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, OR.
Cascade Dafo offers virtual decoration
Cascade DAFO reported in August that its DAFO Creation Station, an online interactive tool for choosing colors and patterns for the Ferndale, WA-based company’s custom DAFOs (dynamic ankle foot orthoses) is available at cascadedafo.com.
Athletes undergo Quest biomarker tests
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg reported in August that it plans to use Madison, NJ-based Quest Diagnostics’ blood testing service to look for associations between biomarkers and biomechanics, training, recovery, and other variables relevant to sports injury risk in some of its athletes.
Ability P&O, Freedom Innovations join on study
Exton, PA-based Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics and Freedom Innovations, headquartered in Irvine, CA, in September reported they are collaborating on a study comparing Freedom’s new Kinnex Microprocessor Ankle with a typical carbon fiber prosthetic ankle.
Chaco brings Tread Labs to retailers
Stoneham, MA-based Chaco’s founder and original designer of its sandals, Mark Paigen, announced on August 18 the wholesale launch of Tread Labs, a new line of orthotic insoles. The insoles’ features include four arch heights in sizes for men and women, easily replaceable Velcro top covers, and a lifetime guarantee.
OPIE launches Amplitude resource guide
Gainesville, FL-based OPIE Software announced in August that Amplitude Media Group, headquartered in Northglenn, CO, is an integrated supplier. With this partnership, Amplitude Media’s Limb Loss Resource Guide (LLRG) can now be purchased digitally through the OPIE Software platform.
Spinal Solutions EZ-APO
Spinal Solutions announces the availability of the EZ-APO (Atlanta Prosthetics & Orthotics) ankle foot orthosis (AFO). The EZ-APO device is ergonomically designed to optimize fit around the footpad and malleolus and provide tibial tuberosity relief.
Össur Rebound PCL Brace
New from Össur is the Rebound PCL, a dynamic force brace for rehabilitating posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) ruptures. The Rebound PCL is designed to stabilize the knee while providing appropriate levels of physiologic loading force during both knee extension and…
Cascade DAFO Creation Station
Cascade DAFO announces the launch of the Creation Station for decorating custom dynamic ankle foot orthoses (DAFOs). With this new online interactive tool, DAFO users can “try on” various transfer patterns, ribbon trims, and strap and padding colors.
Anatomical Concepts Abby AFO
The Abby Articulating Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) from Anatomical Concepts is a multifunctional, posterior dual-jointed device for the early stages of rehabilitation. With a stable base of support and a new nonskid low-profile plantar surface, it is…
Pro-Roller Soft Half
OPTP has added a new foam roller to its elite Pro-Roller line. The Pro-Roller Soft Half measures 36″ in length and 3″ in diameter. The roller’s unique shape is flat on one side and round on the other. Using the flat side down provides improved stability for balance training and…
Microfiber Shades Now in Heather
For people who need to wear graduated compression every day but want to add a pop of color to their wardrobe, Sigvaris North America is launching two fun new additions to the Microfiber Shades line of compression socks—navy heather and graphite heather socks.
FC2 Flexion Control Ankle Joint
Lower Extremity Technology has retooled the FC2 Flexion Control Ankle Joint to simplify fabrication. The multi-axis hinge offers 70° of full range of motion. The new design features an improved hinge axis for strength and durability, and updated casting for more support around the…
Custom-milled Orthotic Flip-flops
Footmaxx now offers custom-milled orthotic flip-flops. The orthotic flip flops are hand-crafted from durable materials, including a slip-resistant rubber sole, to support and stabilize the feet and lower extremities. Women’s styles include Rio, with…
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