Physical Therapist
Last Updated: Mar 1
News from The O&P EDGE
- New Upper-Limb Prosthesis Users Learn Best From Similar Users New research that was conducted at Georgia Tech suggests that people with upper-limb loss, who typically struggle to learn how to use prostheses, would be more successful if taught by others with upper-limb loss.
- BC Institute of Technology Surveying O&P Research Priorities
- Therapeutic Patient Education Leads to Fewer Complications, Better QoL With Prosthesis Use
- Kent Researchers Trial Exoskeleton
- Wilmington O&P Wins Local Entrepreneur Award
- OPAF Introduces First Stride, First Things First
- Study: Obesity Does Not Impact Inpatient Amputation Rehabilitation Outcomes
- Skills for Life 4: People, Purpose, Passion
- Study: Comorbidities Don’t Negatively Affect Prosthetic Use After Hip-Level Amputations
- AFO Does Not Significantly Improve Poststroke Mediolateral Foot Placement Ability
- FDA to Hold Workshop on 3D Printing of Medical Devices
- United Forum for the Americas Conference Calls for Abstracts
- Rex Robotic Legs May Help Paralyzed Walk
- Yoga Helps Wounded Vets Heal Body, Mind
- Academy Calls for Papers, Presentations
- APTA Endorses Foot Drop Device
- ABC Releases New Scope of Practice
- ABC Board Nominations Due June 1
- Wii Fit a Winner for Prosthesis Training
- AOPA Calls for Papers for National Assembly
