Prosthetist

Oakland University offering new Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies specialization

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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ROCHESTER, Mich., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies (OPA) specialization is being offered within the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (EXS) degree program in the Department of Human Movement Science at Oakland University.

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  • ROCHESTER, Mich., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies (OPA) specialization is being offered within the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (EXS) degree program in the Department of Human Movement Science at Oakland University.
  • In addition, a new18-credit OPA minor is available to students in any major across the university.
  • Oakland University is currently pursuing national accreditation of the OPA specialization through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE ).
  • For more information on the Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies specialization, visit www.oakland.edu/shs/human-movement/orthotist-and-prosthetist-assistant-u... .

Developments in Prosthetics Technology on Advancements Television Series

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Medical specialties, Medicine, Clinical medicine, Prosthetics, Biomedical engineering, Biological engineering, Prosthesis, Amputation, Prosthetist

With a look at Naked Prosthetics, Advancements will explore how innovations in prosthetics technology are helping amputees get back to work and back to doing what they love.

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  • With a look at Naked Prosthetics, Advancements will explore how innovations in prosthetics technology are helping amputees get back to work and back to doing what they love.
  • Created specifically for partial hand amputation, spectators will see how Naked Prosthetics' durable, custom, functional finger prostheses are designed to replace the partial or total loss of the finger.
  • Audiences will learn how Naked Prosthetics works with clinics, independent prosthetists, physicians, and surgeons to provide prostheses that are simple, elegant, and fully functional for everyday use.
  • About Advancements and DMG Productions:
    The Advancements series is an information-based educational show targeting recent advances across a number of industries and economies.

Myomo® Announces New Distribution Agreement for Australia / New Zealand

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Health, Biotechnology, Medical devices, General Health, Physical therapy, Medical specialties, Medicine, Prosthetics, Orthotics, Prosthetist, Pet orthotics, NMO

In addition, NeuroMuscular Orthotics expands its reach throughout Australia and New Zealand by offering distribution, central fabrication and education to certified orthotist/prosthetists.

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  • In addition, NeuroMuscular Orthotics expands its reach throughout Australia and New Zealand by offering distribution, central fabrication and education to certified orthotist/prosthetists.
  • Darren Pereira, NMO Director, explains, NeuroMuscular Orthotics is excited to be partnering with the passionate and innovative team at Myomo to bring the MyoPro powered orthosis to Australia and New Zealand.
  • Myomo and NMO launched MyoPro across Australia with a comprehensive joint roadshow, visiting Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney and Gold Coast.
  • These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our collaboration with NeuroMuscular Orthotics and plans for offering our MyoPro product in Australia and New Zealand.