Living with mobility limitations can significantly impact daily life. Discomfort, reduced independence, and feelings of frustration can take a toll, both physically and emotionally. Fortunately, ...

John W. Michael was a leader in prosthetics and orthotics, and he spent several decades working to combine education and research as the field matured. Michael spent more than a decade leading ...

Prosthetic and orthotic devices can help patients regain mobility and limb function post-stroke or amputation, but the process of creating custom devices takes time and labor. Researchers at the ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State University celebrated the launch of its new orthotics and prosthetics program, which it calls the first of its kind in Tennessee. On Tuesday, the ...

The field of prosthetics fabrication is a unique mixture of art and science. “I’ve spoken with prosthetists who were cabinetmaker, artisans,” said Blake Teipel, co-founder and CEO of Essentium, Inc., ...

Ekso Bionics partners with Bionic P&O to distribute the Ekso Indego Personal exoskeleton for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Partnership with Bionic P&O is non-exclusive, potentially limiting ...

The global prosthetics and orthotics market was valued at approximately USD 4 billion in 2022 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 5% through 2027. This steady ...

Jim Cahill says his “being in the wrong place at the wrong time” led to the right career. But he doesn’t recommend that route. Back in 1985, Cahill was on a U.S. Coast Guard rescue mission off the ...

There are only four college orthotics and prosthetics programs in the country, and one of them is hidden at the center of Spokane Falls Community College's campus. Surrounded by buildings dedicated to ...

Medequip Inc. recently announced the addition of Medequip Orthotics & Prosthetics to its Avon location, bringing the only full-time orthotic and prosthetic service to Eagle and Summit counties.