Sierra Orthopedic Laboratory is pleased to announce our new Practitioner, Brian Lee. Brian is a certified Orthotist/Prosthetist who brings his love and passion of helping others to Sierra.

We are excited that Brian has joined our team of caring and dedicated people.

Read Brian's full Bio



 

Whether you are a new or longtime amputee, it's in your best interest to ask questions and be informed.

Disability Services & Legal Center Presents The 6th Annual DSLC Northern California Tech Expo & More
Featuring State of Art Assistive Technology

On behalf of Disability Services & Legal Center (DSLC) I would like to invite you to our 6th annual Tech Expo & More, which will showcase the products and services for Seniors, Veterans, People with Disabilities, Health professionals, Educators and the Public. 

On Saturday, Oct 22, 11am - 3pm community is invited to The 6th Annual DSLC Northern California Tech Expo & More 2011. The address: Grace Pavilion, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
Free Admission.

BORP is the leading provider and promoter of accessible sports and recreation opportunities for children and adults with physical disabilities in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

As BORP looks towards the summer of 2011, they are again committed to making as many opportunities possible for all kids. This summer BORP has over 80 activities schedules. Adapted cycling, Wheelchair Basketball, Sled Hockey, and our Jr. Adventures program which includes rock climbing, water skiing, kayaking, white water rafting, sailing, adapted rowing, camping, and more are guaranteed to make this summer something to remember.

To read more about BORP, and the activities that they provide, please visit them at www.borp.com.

Touch Bionics, developer of advanced upper-limb prosthetic technologies, today announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer. Ian Stevens has taken over as CEO from Stuart Mead, who led Touch Bionics through its formative years as a commercial organisation.

“I am very pleased to be joining Touch Bionics at such an important point in the company’s evolution,” said Stevens. “I am looking forward to working with the team at Touch Bionics to ensure that the company enjoys continued success.”

Sierra Orthopedic Laboratory is proud to announce that one of its Prosthetist/Orthotists received The American Red Cross Hero Award for Medical in Sonoma County. Jon Batzdorff was honored at The 8th Annual Red Cross Real Heroes Breakfast on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in Rohnert Park, CA for his work in Haiti.

Sierra Orthopedic Labs hosted a special clinic at our Santa Rosa office on April 13th, during which time patients could try out the latest advancements in prosthetic technology. Patients were able to try Microprocessor Controlled Knees, Dynamic Response Feet, Myoelectric Arms, and Advanced Socket Technology free of charge.

If you are interested in trying out the latest in Prosthetic & Orthotics technology free of charge, please call 1-800-315-9808.

View pictures from our Test Drive.

We are excited to be featuring the:

• The WalkAide System!
• Custom Molded Corrective AFOs

Do you work with patients that have been affected by drop foot due to a stroke or MS? Have you heard about the new exciting WalkAide System?  The WalkAide uses functional electrical stimulation to restore typical nerve-to-muscle signals in the leg and foot, effectively lifting the foot at the appropriate time. For appropriate candidates, Walk Aid users would not require use of an AFO.

Knoxville, TN, March 16, 2011 – Each day 507 people lose a limb, largely to vascular-related diseases, and 60 percent are preventable. The Amputee Coalition, a national nonprofit based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is on a mission to increase awareness about limb loss prevention and about those living with limb loss.

The Amputee Coalition is proud to recognize the support of American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC) as a Cobble Stone Sponsor of the Amputee Coalition’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp for 2011. The Cobble Stone sponsorship represents a financial commitment of $5,000 to the camp for its programs and activities. The youth camp is a 5-day traditional summer camp experience for children ages 10-17 who have lost an arm or leg or were born with limb differences.