The term “professional,” regardless of the field, evokes certain expectations — advanced, specialized education…demonstrated skill…proven experience. Professionals are measured by spe cific standards that help define their preparation, capabilities and...
Appreciating the role of prosthetists and orthotists begins with understanding the services we offer. Our core competency is to provide rehabilitation devices that either replace a missing body part (prostheses) or support and protect anatomical structures to...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are related neuromuscular diseases that afflict patients with progressive muscle weakness in the lower extremities, accompanied by coordination and balance challenges. While the progression of the...
The ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) ranks among the leading rehabilitation aids in the U.S. The majority of America’s four million stroke survivors wear some form of AFO to overcome drop foot and other biomechanical complications. Add the additional millions of children and...
Next Generation Stance Control Technology In the laboratories of rehabilitation technology, new doesn’t remain new for long. No sooner does an innovative design or product hit the market than efforts are already under way to improve on it, either through an entirely...
Providing effective and patient-acceptable orthotic intervention for individuals with knee instability resulting from lower-limb paresis or paralysis has been a long-standing challenge in our specialty. Patients lacking full voluntary knee control secondary to polio,...
