International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) takes place on the 3rd of December every year. This day aims to encourage us to think about how we can create an environment that is inviting to everyone. IDPD further helps to promote empowerment and helps create real opportunities for people with disabilities.

Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, and with that comes its yearly gatherings steeped in tradition. Surprisingly enough, Thanksgiving is not only a record day for Turkey but also for runners: with a near 1 million of them participating in Turkey Trots around the country (3). The Turkey Trot has become a Pre-Thanksgiving meal tradition for many families in the past century. The very first of which was completed in Buffalo, NY in 1896, with only 6 participants (2).

ISPO-France's scientific congress took place on the 17-18th November and Adapttech had the opportunity to present there for the first time! The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, also known as ISPO, organizes an annual scientific congress bringing environmental professionals of external orthopaedics and rehabilitation.

Adapttech had the opportunity to attend The New Jersey Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetics, also known as NJAAOP, in November at Atlantic City, for the very first time.

The National Assembly, the premier meeting for orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic, will be held in San Antonio, Texas, from September 28 - October 1. This year's show will be particularly important for us because we will demonstrate our technology, host workshops, present educational sessions, and showcase new products we are working on.

Shopping for clothes is a polarizing subject for the public. Many people live for assembling their next outfit and keeping with the current trends, while others loathe the entire experience of trying clothes on and finding what fits. Unfortunately, for many amputees, they may find themselves in the latter category. General clothing, shirts, pants or otherwise, aren’t often made with amputees or prosthetic users in mind. Luckily, as of late, there are an increasing number of options for amputees looking to express themselves through fashion.

Adapttech has been awarded Silver in the category “Company of the Year - Health Products & Services – Small", for the 2022 Stevie Awards.

The Stevie® Awards are the world's premier business awards.

The Florida Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists' mission is to ensure the highest standard of orthotic and prosthetic care for persons with disabilities.

There are an estimated 65 million people that live with limb amputations globally, with 1.5 million people undergoing amputations—mostly of the lower limb—each year. Most people with amputations need access to prosthetic services, and this need is expected to double by 2050. [1] With a limited number of physicians with sufficient expertise in prosthetic prescription and amputee rehabilitation, there is a growing need for well-coordinated teams to guide optimal prescription and rehabilitation.

To celebrate the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC), in partnership with the Department for International Trade (DIT), is launching the West Midlands Global Growth Programme, where six high-export potential West Midlands’ businesses are selected to receive a fully funded, five-month, export-focused business development consultancy engagement, delivered by internationalisation experts, OCO Global.

Most individuals that undergo an amputation will experience a significant and complex transition that doesn’t only affect their physical well-being but also plays a big part on one’s mental and emotional state. It can, in fact, lead to a wide range of psychological reactions. Losing a limb makes self-care and the care for one’s family very hard, especially during the adaptation period.

After an amputation, the body loses a large skin surface that was previously used to support the regulation of temperature[1]. With a prosthetic device, the residual limb is now covered by multiple layers, such as the liner, socks and socket. Moreover, walking with a prosthesis requires more energy expenditure than walking without one[2]. As a result, prosthetic users are more likely to sweat excessively.  

Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards, held in association with Med-Tech Innovation, is a prestigious celebration that outstands business achievements, international successes and innovative breakthroughs made across the life sciences and healthcare technology sectors.

Another college year is close to its end and you can’t wait for sunny days of deserved rest. However, you feel the need to practice some of the things you learned or are already stressing with next year's internship because you know almost nothing about the market you’re about to step into.

WIRED Health is a community-driven event that gathers medical practitioners, health technologists, pharmaceutical leaders and entrepreneurs, and highlights the most exciting, thought-provoking disruptors scientists and practitioners making a positive change in the way health care is accessed and provided.

Adapttech is extremely proud to announce that it was the gold winner of the Rehabilitation and Assistive-Technology Products category of the #MDEA 2022, which recognises the features and design of our INSIGHT products.

Limb loss is often the result of cancer, vascular disease or trauma, but some people may also be born with limb differences. An average of 507 people in the U.S. will lose a limb every day. In 1945, at the end of World War II, a considerable number of soldiers were returning home with physical disabilities.

There is a variety of reasons why a person can be amputated, such as traumatic injuries, congenital anomalies, vascular diseases, or cancer [1]. When a leg or other extremity is amputated or lost, a prosthesis plays a key role in rehabilitation. The goal of an amputee using a prosthetic limb is to restore function and improve physical and psychosocial functions, such as performing daily activities, optimising the quality of life, returning to work [3] and remaining independent.

Our CEO, Frederico Carpinteiro, joined Gustavo Serafini, host of the Enabled Disabled podcast, to talk about Adapttech’s mission to improve the quality of life of people with physical limitations.

Gustavo created this podcast to shift the narrative around disability and felt excited talking about our INSIGHT products with Frederico and their impact on amputees' life, as well as about the entrepreneurial day-to-day of the company.

Mental Health and work-life balance are the latest trends in the HR business. Companies around the world understand now that employees are asking for more than a good salary and seek more benefits related to their wellbeing and personal life.