IMEA CPO for Certified Prosthetists and Orthotists prescribig Orthotics and Prosthetics for their patients living with disabilities

India

Rising Diabetic Foot Conditions in Karnataka: A Growing Concern

Rising diabetic foot conditions at KIER pose serious health risks, with increasing amputations...

Lower Limb

Living with Phantom Pain: Victoria's Journey and Coping Strategies

Discover Victoria Abbott-Fleming's journey with phantom pain syndrome post-amputation and insights...

Lower Limb

Living with Cerebral Palsy: Jessica van der Merwe's Journey in Her Own Words

Jessica van der Merwe shares her journey with spastic cerebral palsy and the importance of...

India

Preventing Diabetic Foot Complications: Essential Tips and Insights

Diabetes demands urgent attention due to rising cases and complications. Learn preventive measures,...

Lower Limb

AI-Enhanced Prosthetics: SYLA's Revolutionary Bionic Knee for Amputees

Ukrainian startup SYLA is revolutionizing prosthetic knees with AI-enhanced technology, offering...

Lower Limb

Innovative Wearable Robots Aid Stroke Patients in Walking Again

Discover how Krithika Swaminathan's innovative soft wearable robots are transforming stroke...

India

Preventing Diabetic Foot Complications: Essential Tips for Foot Care

Learn about the causes, risks, and prevention of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) in India, and discover...

Lower Limb

Simplifying Prosthetic Choices: A New Tool for Amputees

Discover how a new Decision-Making Aid for Lower Limb Prosthetics simplifies the complex process of...

Lower Limb

Osseointegration for Amputees: Promising Results and Future Directions

Reviewing key findings from a University of Pittsburgh study on osseointegration surgery, focusing...

Lower Limb

Innovative Bio-Inspired Prosthetic Leg to Debut at Cybathlon 2024

UWE Bristol's innovative bio-inspired prosthetic leg will be showcased at Cybathlon 2024, aiming to...

Lower Limb

New Tool by UW and Hanger to Assess Mobility in Orthosis Users

New instrument OPRO-M developed by University of Washington and Hanger Institute effectively...

Lower Limb

Brain-controlled bionic limbs are inching closer to reality

Advancements in brain-controlled bionic limbs are enhancing integration with the human body,...

O&P Business

Standing Strong: How Custom Insoles Transformed Workplace Safety

Custom insoles revolutionized workplace safety by reducing physical discomfort and boosting...

India

India's DF Crisis - 1.4 million minor and major amputations per year

India faces 1.4 million annual amputations due to diabetic complications. Learn about prevention,...

Lower Limb

Cell Therapy May Relieve Amputees’ Skin Problems

New cellular therapy could transform amputees' residual limb skin, making it more resilient and...

Lower Limb

Walking to a Beat Can Improve Prosthetic Gait

Researchers found that closed-loop rhythmic auditory stimulation significantly improves gait...

CPO

Extended Reality Helps Relieve Phantom Limb Pain

Researchers found that extended reality, including VR and AR, significantly reduces phantom limb...

CPO

Gaza man's 'soul returned to life' upon getting new prosthetic leg

A Gaza man receives a new prosthetic leg, transforming his life after an airstrike injury. This...

Lower Limb

Salomon New Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Boots Incorporate Groundbreaking Prosthetics

Salomon unveils adaptive ski and snowboard boots incorporating advanced prosthetics, enhancing...

Lower Limb

Vance Walker on how cerebral palsy may have actually helped him win 'American Ninja Warrior'

Vance Walker's cerebral palsy didn't stop him from becoming the first back-to-back winner of...

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