Whether you’re trying ShearBan (self-adhesive PTFE sheets & patches) or GlideWear Prosthetic Liner Patches (2-ply silk-like shear reducing fabric) for the first time or are looking to optimize your patch size and placement for maximum performance and cost savings, SIZE does matter. This post serves to provide guidance and considerations in choosing the correct patch size […]
This article is intended to address the top three questions that healthcare providers and end-users have asked us regarding the GlideWear® Prosthetic Liner Patch by Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc. The GlideWear Prosthetic Liner Patch is indicated for lower-limb amputees who experience discomfort and skin trauma in specific locations on the residual limb, providing immediate relief and lasting protection […]
At the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) National Assembly, held last week in Las Vegas, Nevada, Cyde Peach, CO and President of Indiana Brace shared his experience with using ShearBan, an innovative PTFE film with adhesive backing from Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minnesota USA). Clyde developed the X-1 Blades (shown below), an all […]
Two-year joint study aims at speeding healing for orthotic/prosthetic patients (Minneapolis –August, 2014) Augustana Care and Tamarack Habilitation Technologies have begun a collaboration to improve treatment options for patients using orthotic and prosthetic care technology. The first major initiative between these two Minnesota-based organizations begins this fall with the launch of a two-year pilot study […]
The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, in partnership with the Creighton University School of Medicine, is hosting a live webinar on Tuesday, August 12th at 2:00 PM ET to assist clinicians in pressure ulcer recognition and definition, comprehensive assessment, and wound care documentation. Webinar Objectives: 1. Define pressure ulcers 2. Differentiate pressure ulcers from other […]
Recently, the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association and Amputee Coalition partnered to conduct a comprehensive patient care cost-effectiveness study related to the delivery of orthotic-prosthetic care across the USA. Findings from the Dobson-DaVanzo study revealed patients who received orthotic or prosthetic services had lower or comparable Medicare costs than patients who need, but did not […]
If you’re an orthotist, prosthetist, technician, facility owner, or student, we hope you’re making plans to attend the 2014 American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) National Assembly, September 4-7th in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s meeting is already expected to be one of the biggest in AOPA history; hosted at the stunning Mandalay Bay Hotel […]
Published on the Minnesota Historical Societies’ Blog, MNOPEDIA, last week, R.L. Cartwright reported the fascinating and rich history of artificial limb manufacturing and patient care in Minneapolis. A combination of dangerous activities following the Civil War, including logging, milling, farming, and railroad development led to a significant demand for and early advancements in the manufacturing […]
Tamarack Habilitation Technologies is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting with our distributor, Becker Orthopedic, at the 2014 PrimeFare East meeting on June 13-14, held in Nashville, Tennessee. Tamarack will present and provide samples of the company’s new GlideWear Prosthetic Liner Patch, a unique, low-friction patch for amputees who experience discomfort or skin […]
Tamarack Habilitation Technologies is excited to announce that the GlideWear® Prosthetic Liner Patch has received the CE Mark for conformance to the European Union Medical Device Directive (MDD). The official CE-approval on May 11, 2014 was immediately followed by the formal international launch of the GlideWear Prosthetic Liner Patch at the […]