Ottobock and Hanger, Inc., two global leaders in orthotics and prosthetics headquartered in Austin, are proud to celebrate ...

Methods We performed a cross-sectional study based on data from CPUP on all children with CP born 1991 to 2011 who were reported into the registry in 2011 (Table 1). The adolescents born 1991 ...

When it comes to foot comfort, support, and performance, one name continues to stand the test of time: Wrymark Premium Orthotics. Since 1986, Wrymark offers custom and ...

Auckland’s North Shore now hosts one of the country’s most data-driven gait-analysis suites. Gait Doctor, based in Mairangi Bay, has installed the Canadian-made GAITSCAN® pressure-plate system, giving ...

Years of high heels and sports injuries led to persistent pains and cramps, but these easy exercises helped me to rebuild strength ...

For orthotics, Part B covers braces, including ankle-foot orthoses and knee-ankle-foot orthoses, when medically necessary and if a Medicare-enrolled doctor or other healthcare professional orders ...

Over the past 8 years, MHOX, CRP Technology and Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli have worked together to develop high-performance bespoke orthoses using body scanning, 3D digital design, CRP Technology’s ...

3D printing for orthoses, too Carr and Mueller say the 3D printer will also help create customized braces for patients who need orthoses. “These can come from all over the hospital,” Carr said.

Conclusions Foot orthoses were found to be effective for preventing overall injuries and stress fractures but not soft-tissue injuries, while shock-absorbing insoles were not found to be effective for ...

Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of prefabricated foot orthoses for the prevention of lower limb overuse injuries in naval recruits. Methods This study was a participant-blinded and ...

Battle for orthoses coverage With the help of certified prosthetics and orthotics practitioner Cheryl Sachs, Heath is now pushing state lawmakers to fight for insurance coverage for people who ...

Orthoses and prosthesis Coverage Maryland House Bill 865, also known as the "So Every Body Can Move Act," requires Medicaid in Maryland to provide coverage for orthoses and prostheses and ...