Tag: Matt Swiggum
AOPA names Swiggum to board
January 24, 2024HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has appointed Matt Swiggum to the supplier director seat on its board of directors effective immediately. Swiggum is CEO of Proteor USA, which manufactures custom-made prosthetic medical devices. He brings a wealth of experience in prosthetics, having dedicated his career to advancing the well-being of individuals with limb loss and limb difference. Swiggum has served on the boards of the Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities...
Ottobock teams up with Made for Movement
September 18, 2013HME News Staff
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Ottobock is now the exclusive North American distributor of Innowalk, a motorized device for patients with conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, paraplegia and muscle disorders, the company announced Sept. 17. Innowalk, which helps the legs move as in normal walking, allows flexion of lower joints, increasing circulation, pulse rate and gastrointestinal function. It is produced by Norway's Made for Movement, which develops products to aid those with a limited ability...