Tamarack™ joints featured in People Magazine? Maybe not featured . . . but, if you look closely at page 133 of the September 21, 2009, issue of People magazine, you will see a Tamarack Flexure Joint™ (740-L) on prosthesis worn by Andre. And, Andre is not a person; he’s a dog. This is a truly […]

The Prescription Foot Orthotic Laboratory Association PFOLA is having their annual conference in Atlanta from October 2 to 4, 2009. The focus of the conference is Foot Biomechanics and Orthotic Therapy. Douglas Richie, Jr., DPM, is going to be chairing a panel on postural control interventions. This is an area of increasing research in the […]

By Mark Payette, CO The Northern Plains Chapter AAOP had their annual meeting September 10-11, 2009 at Jimmy’s Conference and Catering Center in Vadnais Heights, MN. The day and a half event was well run and covered a variety O&P business and practice topics. We were fortunate to have guest speakers such as Marilyn Weber, […]

Animal orthotics & prosthetics – no kidding! Yesterday I had the honor of meeting the latest addition to a friend’s family – Dusty, a 3 year old golden retriever. This isn’t an ordinary dog. Granted she’s adorable, fluffy and will eat anything in sight. But her most distinctive feature is the ability to walk, run […]

In just a few weeks (September 20th-23rd, 2009), the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) will come alive in Seattle, Washington. The annual assembly gives caregivers, manufacturers & suppliers, the opportunity to present & learn about new resources for improving patient outcomes in orthotic & prosthetic care. Tamarack™ Habilitation Technologies is looking forward to sharing […]

Today I’d like to share a blog I read on the Podiatry Today web site. Kathleen Satterfield, DPM – makes a great point about the value of well-utilized educational conferences. Check it out! Getting More Out Of A Conference Than Free Pens | Podiatry Today The next time you get an opportunity to attend an […]

I recommend reading this post from the Podiatry Today blog, written by Dr. Douglas Richie Jr., D.P.M.: Are You Really Getting A Custom Foot Orthotic? | Podiatry Today Whereas designing a custom foot orthotic used to involve meticulous attention to the individual patients needs, modern technology and lack of sufficient reimbursement have led many podiatric labs to provide over-the-counter foot […]

On June 2, 2009 we posted an article entitled “Dog Brace for Injured Stifle” that has since received a lot of attention from pet owners interested in finding cost-effective care for their k-9. Here are a few sources for anyone looking for information and/or someone to help their pooch: Handicapped Pets – Amherst, New Hampshire […]

By Catherine Lussenhop     A new paper in Assistive Technology, the journal of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Association of North America (RESNA), suggests that the relation between interface pressure and the formation of pressure ulcers is not as clear-cut as many assume it to be.     Researchers in the Netherlands reviewed previous studies about interface […]

Here’s an interesting viewpoint from a world-renown podiatrist on over-the-counter “custom” foot orthotics. What’s your opinion of retailers selling custom orthotics to correct biomechanical ailments? Why Podiatrists Should Not Fear Custom Foot Orthotics At Costco | Podiatry Today