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Jeffrey M. Brandt, CPO AOPA Board Member Jeffrey M. Brandt, CPO, was awarded the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists’ Distinguished Practitioner Award during the Academy Annual Meeting in March.

Cristalei Polk has been selected as the recipient of the Russell Walker CP, LP, Emerging Leader Grant Program. Polk is a prosthetic resident at ProCare Prosthetics in Buford, Georgia.

Orthotic Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) and Össur announced the recipient during the Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium on March 3. “The Rusty Walker Grant is designed to pay tribute to a practitioner that was passionate about mentoring the next generation of O&P leaders, as well as providing annual funding to a current O&P resident that will allow them attend and participate in two different events that are outside of the clinical setting and realm but are highly important to the O&P profession and the patients it serves,” said Todd Eagen, president of OPGA.

“Össur is honored to partner with OPGA to provide professional development opportunities for the future leaders of O&P while memorializing Rusty Walker and the imprint he left on the lives of his patients and colleagues,” said Jenna Matz, director of sales and marketing for Össur. “We look forward to facilitating these resident experiences as they aid in elevating the O&P profession.”

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Adapttech, a biomedical startup, announced it has raised funds from investors, including Mercia Asset Management, ACF Investors, Wren Capital, and Wealth Club, and has launched the INSIGHT Range, a family of products designed for fitting lower-limb prostheses and improving patient outcomes.

The new funding will be used by Adapttech to further develop smart, wearable technologies. The company combines 3D scanning with dynamic pressure data to improve efficiencies for O&P clinics and their patients.

“This new funding comes at a time when we are developing exciting new technologies to benefit our O&P clinic customers and their patients,” said CEO Frederico Carpinteiro.

Adapttech recently signed licensing deals with Modus Health for its StepWatch step-count software, the University of Washington for the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility (PLUS-M) self-reporting tool, and Advanced Rehabilitation Therapy for the Amputee Mobility Predictors (AMPPro/AMPnoPro). These industry measurement tools will be incorporated into future product designs and patient outcome models.

Allard USA is celebrating the 25-year anniversary of its ToeOFF® AFO, a carbon-composite dynamic response ankle-foot orthosis. Allard USA has developed a full range of products for adults and children that provide “Support for Better Life” by improving gait and walking capacity.

Hanger Clinic’s AmpuShield® postamputation residual limb protector has received an Innovative Technology contract from Vizient Inc., a member-driven healthcare performance improvement company. The contract was awarded based on the recommendation of AmpuShield by hospital experts who serve on one of Vizient’s member-led councils.

Innovative Technology contracts are recommended after review and interaction with products submitted through Vizient’s Innovative Technology Program. Vizient member-led councils identify technologies that have the potential to enhance clinical care, patient safety, or healthcare worker safety, or improve healthcare organizations’ business operations.

“We’re honored that Vizient has recognized the AmpuShield as an innovative technology with the potential to greatly enhance postoperative care for people undergoing amputation surgeries,” said Pete Stoy, chief operating officer, Hanger Inc.