Otto Bock US HealthCare Acquires Mobility Seating Manufacturer Tri Quality Inc
Tri Quality Inc, a privately-held company, and all 28 employees are now part of the Otto Bock Company Group based in Duderstadt, Germany.
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Rehabilitating Driving Simulator Created By Clemson And DriveSafety
Researchers from Clemson University, and simulation technology company DriveSafety, developed a new driving simulator designed for patient rehabilitation. The simulator is now being used at 11 Army, Navy, and Veterans Affairs facilities.
Read MoreGovernment Accountability Office Evaluates Insufficient Documentation for Power Wheelchairs
Power wheelchairs paid for by Medicare are not always medically necessary, and claims for them frequently have insufficient documentation to support medical necessity, says a July 2011 report by the Government Accountability Office.
Read MoreStrength Training Curbs Hip, Spinal Bone Loss In Women With Osteoporosis
An updated review of studies confirms that compared to staying sedentary, strength exercises boost bone density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
Read MoreWorld’s First Double-Leg Transplant Takes Place In Spain
The world’s first double-leg transplant took place in Valencia, Spain this week, with a team led by reconstructive surgeon Pedro Cavadas.
Read MoreSpaCapsule Aids in Spinal Cord Injury and Stroke Rehabilitation
Simulated Environment Concepts announced that its flagship product, the SpaCapsule, has been incorporated into Neuroxcel’s Comprehensive Activity-Based Strength Training program to help rehabilitate patients with spinal cord injury, strokes, or other neurological disorders.
Read MoreNFL Players With Muscle Injuries Shown to Have Lower Levels Of Vitamin D
Researchers identified 89 football players from a single NFL team and provided lab testing of vitamin D levels in the spring 2010 as part of routine pre-season evaluations.
Read MoreExercise4BrainChange Program Helps Patients with Parkinson’s
Exercise4BrainChange is based on the theory that specific exercise can help the brain slow the progression of Parkinson’s.
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Create the Career You Deserve
Are you ready for what’s coming? When a therapist at mid-career asks, “Is this all there is?” an online program can open a door to a place where an answer to that question may be found. Career veterans may want to reinvent themselves after a
Read MoreLoyola University Hospital Launches Geriatric Fracture Program
The Geriatric Fracture Program is developing protocols to assess surgical risks, and address underlying health conditions, so that surgery can be performed as safely and as soon as possible.
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