It's that time of year to start planning some exciting and engaging winter events and activities. To help, Union O & P has compiled a list of some top adaptive, accessible, and inclusive winter programming available in Pittsburgh and the surrou...
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The month of October is full of awareness and celebrations for many important medical-related causes. As a premier provider of orthotics, prosthetics, cranial remolding helmets, and pediatric services to Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, we are cl...
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Union Orthotics & Prosthetics Co. is a premier provider of adult and pediatric prosthetic and orthotic services including our highly touted and successful infant cranial remolding helmet treatment solutions. We are committed to delivering top-qu...
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National Dog Day is celebrated every year on August 26th. This special day for dogs was founded in 2004 by animal rescue advocate and dog trainer Colleen Paige. The day celebrates all types and breeds of dogs and hopes to amplify the awareness o...
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With midsummer upon us, we want to share some essential backyard tips and eye-opening stats on lawn mowing and insect safety from trusted and reliable sources to help keep parents, caregivers, and kids safe while outside this summer. Children and La...
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Let's Make Movement a Human Right! This July, during Disability Pride Month, join Team Union Orthotics & Prosthetics Co. in support of So Every BODY Can Move! by getting active, raising funds, and winning prizes by signing up for the 28×28...
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Summer is here, and the hot, humid weather combined with extended outdoor playtime and activities can pose challenges for children who wear a scoliosis brace. To help, we have gathered some useful tips from trusted sources to assist parents, caregive...
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As summer quickly approaches, it's time to start thinking about summer camps and events. Union O & P has compiled a list of some top adaptive summer programming available in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. Whether you're a parent or caregiv...
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Union Orthotics & Prosthetics Co. has over 50 clinicians in our 19 locations throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Each clinician has a passion for their craft and different specializations that allow them to provide the best care for...
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In recognition of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, Union Orthotics & Prosthetics Co. is going green and raising awareness by sharing a wide spectrum of online resources designed to provide guidance, education, and support for those who are living ...
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Union Orthotics & Prosthetics Co. is committed to providing the most advanced prosthetics and support services to amputees in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania. We are excited to announce our collaboration with Team Proteor USA to introduce the...
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Winter can be challenging for prosthetic users due to the cold weather, snow, and ice. The freezing temperatures can cause limb discomfort and affect the fit of prosthetic devices and slippery winter weather conditions can make it dangerous for trave...
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Union Orthotics and Prosthetics Co. would like to truly thank all U.S. military veterans for their sacrifice and service. On this Veterans Day, we would like to remember a veteran that is very special to Union Orthotics & Prosthetics Co. - Paul ...
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Union Orthotics & Prosthetics Co. has over 50 clinicians in our 19 locations throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Each clinician has a passion for their craft and different specializations that empower them to provide the best care for...
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National Foot Drop Awareness Day takes place annually in September. To help raise awareness of Foot Drop, we created a brief overview video on bracing options for managing Foot Drop featuring Union O & P BOC-Certified Orthotist, Ben Yockey. Wh...
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Tips to making the school year a little easier while wearing an orthotic back brace. Summer is over, which means it’s school time. This can be just as scary as it is exciting when you have a back brace. Here are a few tips from Annabelle Smith...
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Did you know that there is a National Dog Day, and it is celebrated every year on August 26th? Well, it's true and with almost 45% of U.S. households owning dogs, there will be a whole lot of barking going on at the end of the month. We would like t...
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Summer is here which means hot, humid weather and an abundance of outdoor activities. This time of year, definitely poses a few unique challenges for amputees, so to help you cope with the challenges of extreme heat, beach sand and pool, ocean ...
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June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month, and the goal of National Scoliosis Awareness Month is to highlight the growing need for public education, early detection and awareness about scoliosis and its prevalence within the community. For informati...
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Meet Kevin Novess and Ken Weidaw, two Union Orthotics & Prosthetics Co. amputee patients who are staying active and having fun on the ice with the Mighty Pens Sled Hockey team. These determined gentlemen have found an alternative way to enjoy t...
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It's almost summer and we all know what that means, the grass is growing fast and mowing-time is upon us. With lawnmowing season in full gear we would like to offer you the following lawnmower safety information from Lisa Marie Bernardo, RN, PhD, CEN...
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As summer quickly approaches, it's time to start thinking about summer camps and events. Union O & P has compiled a list of some top adaptive summer programming available in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. Whether you're a parent, caregiver...
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For Limb Loss Awareness Month, Union Orthotics & Prosthetics Co. highlights one of our many patient success stories, Sam Gabud. In April 2010, National Limb Loss Awareness Month was launched to promote a better understanding and awareness of L...
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Union Orthotics & Prosthetics Co. has over 50 clinicians in our 18 locations throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Each clinician has a passion for their craft and different specializations that allows each of them to provide the best c...
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Union Orthotics & Prosthetics Co., a prosthetics and orthotics patient care provider, has joined the National Quality Limb Loss & Preservation Registry (LLPR). The goal of the LLPR is to generate knowledge abo...
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