This week we are going to discuss something which we have not discussed before—the physical therapist’s intervention in training when a patient receives a prosthesis for an amputated lower extremity.

The most advanced new surgical procedure, AMI, addresses proprioception. This refers to the ability to sense position and movement. In an intact human arm or leg, muscles work in pairs. When a bicep ...

New research says adopting a new, attentional mindset in the field of physical therapy can help amputees live with prosthesis more naturally. There are more than two million people living with an ...

Orthotists fit external supports and braces for people with weakened or deformed body parts. Their goal is to enable individuals to function to the best of the ability. Prosthetists produce and fit ...

Our conference takes place April 25-30, 2022. Register here. You work hard to ensure the highest quality training for your team. Take your training to another level by adding realistic wound ...

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Össur (Nasdaq: OSSR), a leading global provider of innovative mobility solutions, recently conducted its first multi-disciplinary educational event ...

Alex Parra has always been athletic — before being diagnosed with Stage 2 osteosarcoma, he was training to compete at the high school state swimming championships. "I always wanted to just be as ...