Results for Orthotics Prosthetics

Researchers improve powered prosthetic legs with algorithms that respond to muscles' electric signals

Carbon technology uses pre-impregnated carbon fiber in the fabrication of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Contact BioTech to learn more.

Amassing a slew of professional healthcare certifications and designations—the “alphabet soup” of letters—after your name means putting in a lot of hard work. And I think I speak for many PTs and OTs when I say that earning these credentials not only puts us in a special league, but also demonstrates a commitment to ourselves … Continued

From a squirrel to dogs and elephants, animals are fitted for prosthetics.

Just like makeup, clothes or jewellery, artificial limbs can be outlets for self-expression. Edgy prostheses use art and design to ‘transcend the notion of what it means to be human’

The care and prevention of skin issues may not get as much attention in orthotics as in prosthetics, but such issues can significantly affect patient outcomes.

A terrier mix with only three legs is getting a helping hand from some clever students at UC Davis.

According to an old proverb, there are two things you should always be willing to invest heavily in: a great bed and a comfortable pair of shoes. After all, if you’re not in one, chances are you’re in the other.

You don’t want to invest in something you don’t need, but what if you do? Sanjay Gandhi, DPM in Manalapan, NJ, discusses why you might need orthotics.

Eileen Levis is president of the Pennsylvania Orthotic and Prosthetic Society, based in Bethlehem.***Regarding “A Hard Path to Walk: Startup Firm Wants ...