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In-Service Training

Submitted by jon on Friday, June 24, 2011

This week Brian and I provided an in-service training for the physical therapists at Apple Valley Rehabilitation Center in Sebastopol, CA.  We provided a lecture, demonstration and discussion of the various options for helping stroke survivors who have partial paralysis. After the presentation,

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The Plié Microprocessor Knee

Submitted by jon on Monday, April 4, 2011

Tom S. is an left transfemoral amputee whose desire is to be as active as possible We just completed fitting Tom  with a Plié Microprocessor Knee.  In addition to the swing and stance phase control functions,  Tom was particularly interested in

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Back from Haiti

Submitted by brian on Friday, March 4, 2011

Jon Batzdorff, CPO just returned from working for two weeks at the ProsthetiKa workshop in Port au Prince Haiti.

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Prosthesis Comfort and Function

Submitted by jon on Thursday, January 6, 2011

The most important  factors in the success of a prosthesis or orthosis is comfort and function. And the only way to maintain comfort and function is follow up, since the body is always changing and parts wear out.

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The newly redesigned PROPRIO FOOT with EVO

Submitted by jon on Wednesday, November 17, 2010

We just fit the first bionic artificial foot, the Proprio Foot,  to a man with a below the knee amputation. Unlike other prosthetic feet, the movable ankle automatically lifts the toes as the leg swings through, re-adjusts itself when the user is walking down or up and incline, and adjusts to various shoe heel heights.

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ProsthetiKa Haiti Project Update

Submitted by jon on Monday, October 4, 2010
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The ProsthetiKa container-based workshop is now secured on its cement pad on the premises of Hospital Adventiste in Haiti. We are beginning clinical, fabrication, and training activities. Though this prosthetics and orthotics program is intended to be run and staffed by Haitians, we will be sending volunteer experts to provide training and assistance as long as necessary and appropriate.

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The WalkAide System

Submitted by jon on Tuesday, September 14, 2010

We just finished test drives of the Walk Aid for three patients with paralysis of the lower leg. All three people currently use braces (AFOs) and wanted to try the electrical nerve stimulation instead of the braces.  The Walk Aid provided toe pickup to prevent the toe from dragging while walking. It can replace the AFO on those patients that meet the criteria for functional nerve stimulation. The Walk Aid consists of a removable calf strap which has all the electronics incorporated into it.

If you would like to find out more about the WalkAide, call us today at (800) 315-9808. We have locations in Santa Rosa, Novato, Eukiah, and Clearlake.

See The WalkAide

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Who is an appropriate candidate for a C-Leg?

Submitted by jon on Friday, September 3, 2010
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The benefits of the C-Leg microprocessor controlled prosthetic knee is that it provides stumble protection and  automatically adjusts to  variable cadences, walking surfaces, and activities. It also allows descending stairs step over step.  Therefore  any above the knee amputee who is at risk for falling due to the prosthetic knee buckling, or who engages in multiple walking activities would benefit from the C Leg.

Jon Batzdorff, CPO
Sierra Orthopedic Laboratory, Inc
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

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2010 Test Drive

Submitted by jon on Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Yesterday was the Sierra Orthopedic “test drive”.  Our slogan, “Experience the Difference” captured the spirit of the day as amputees tried out electronic knees, advanced feet, and the myoelectrically controlled I Limb hand.  It was a great day!

Jon Batzdorff, CPO
Sierra Orthopedic Laboratory, Inc
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

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Advanced Prosthetic Knees, Feet, and Hands

Submitted by jon on Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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For anyone with a limb prosthesis, there is no better way to see what the benefits are of advanced prosthetic knees, feet, and hands than to see them and try them yourself.  Therefore we are offering a free trial program for any prosthetic component that is appropriate for you; even microprocessor controlled knees and hands! Call (707) 528-9808 to arrange.

Jon Batzdorff, CPO
Sierra Orthopedic Laboratory, Inc
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

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