Introducing the latest addition to the Tamarack Flexure Joint® product line… Next week at the annual American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, Tamarack Habilitation Technologies will feature our new Tamarack Flexure Joint Caps™. Tamarack Flexure Joint Caps are uniquely designed to precisely fit around Tamarack Flexure Joints, creating a […]
Tamarack Habilitation Technologies Inc., Minneapolis, MN, announces that Wieland Kaphingst, Biomedical Engineer and CPO, has joined the company. Wieland will concentrate on expanding Tamarack’s product lines, with a focus on addressing tissue trauma prevention needs within healthcare markets. Kaphingst holds O&P certifications in Germany, Europe and in the USA, along with a German degree in […]
The February 2011 issue of The Academy TODAY focuses on the important topic of skin and soft tissue management. Whether you’re an O&P practitioner, vascular surgeon or physician who cares for patients with amputations, diabetes or vascular disease, take some time to read through the articles in this O&P Edge supplement. One of the articles, […]
In collaboration with Becker Orthopedic, we’re happy to present a new continuing education opportunity for practitioners, assistants, fitters and technicians in the O&P industry. Friction Management for Neuropathic Foot Problems explains the science behind friction management technology, presents clinical case examples, and demonstrates how to utilize friction management interface products. The American Board for Certification […]
In collaboration with Becker Orthopedic, Tamarack Habilitation Technologies is pleased to present a new PCE credit opportunity to practitioners, technicians, fitters and assistants in the O&P industry. Friction Management for Neuropathic Foot Problems details the science behind friction management technology, real-world clinical case studies and technical applications for friction management interface products. Friction Management for […]
With the recent growth in the use of black thermoplastic and carbon fiber materials for fabrication of ankle foot orthoses (AFO’s), we are pleased to offer a new matching thermoformable joint option – the Black Tamarack Flexure Joint® Pictures 1-2: Traditional white Tamarack Flexure Joints installed in two types of AFO’s Pictures 3-4: New […]
The 93rd annual American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly concluded last Saturday in Orlando, Florida. With just under 2,000 registered attendees, the event drew a comparably sized crowd to the meeting last year in Seattle, Washington. The speaker lineup provided ample opportunity for business owners, practitioners and exhibitors to learn about trends and new […]
The October 2010 issue of The O&P Edge features a story about Tamarack Habilitation Technologies’ founder, Marty Carlson, CPO, FAAOP, and his 35+ year career in the O&P field. If you’ve ever wondered how the Tamarack® Flexure Joint and other products & technologies by Tamarack Habilitation Technologies came to be, The O&P Edge has the […]
Congratulations to Hanger Orthopedic Group and its team of dedicated employees on the completion of the company’s new corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas. Visit OandP.com for more information about Hanger’s new facility.
The August 2010 issue of the O&P Almanac features an article about a new video titled Using a Below Knee Prosthesis to help below-knee amputees better understand how to properly use their new prosthesis. Tom Norton, CPO, FAAOP developed the video from his 17 years of experience as a prosthetist. Although there’s no substitute for […]