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29 September 2004

AOPA and Ossur, driving innovation and education in Hollywood

As platinum sponsors of AOPA and the American O&P profession's oldest and largest annual meeting, Ossur was proud to welcome hundreds of delegates to Hollywood, Florida, last week. Taking a break from her Ironman training, Sarah Reinertsen was among the special guests demonstrating new products from Ossur.
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25 September 2004

Perhaps the Showcase of the Paralympics, The Men's 100m - T44 is History
Here's What Happened and More

Running his previous world record pace of 11.08 seconds, Team Ossur member Marlon Shirley (USA) reminded us all who rules the track when it comes to the Men's 100m - T44 race. Despite having the hiccups halfway along the sprint and reinjuring a hamstring that had imposed a long recovery period earlier this year, Marlon flew his way to victory and the gold.
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21 September 2004

Team Ossur sprinters close in on top spots in the 200m final

For four years they have methodically narrowed the field. After today's first and second heats, some Team Ossur members find that they will be competing against each other in the final Men's 200m (T44) sprint.
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20 September 2004

Ossur GII Expands Ligament Market Offering with New Paradigm(tm)

Ossur GII Clinical Specialst, John Parks, calls it "one beautiful brace." Marketing Manager Atli Knutsson describes it as "a new standard in brace cosmetics." Everyone seems to agree that the new ligament brace from Ossur GII is one of the most beautiful braces they have designed. At their product training, Ossur GII the sales force attributed it to the graceful flair of the medial thigh shell.
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20 September 2004

Orthopedic Business Rio 2004

The Orthopedic Business Rio 2004 congress and exhibition for orthotists and prosthetists will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from September 21-24. Ossur is represented at the show by our local distributor, Correto Ortopedia & Saude.
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14 September 2004

AOPA in the spotlight

From September 20 ? 23, the bright lights of Hollywood, Florida, will be shining on hundreds of O&P practitioners from all over the United States. This month sees the National Assembly of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) get under way at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa.
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8 September 2004

A leap of faith

Stefano Lippi is a 23-year-old electronics student from Trieste in Italy. Six years have passed since Stefano lay in hospital, weeping and wondering what would become of his life after a runaway car dragged him along a wall. Today he is a proud member of Team Ossur, preparing to represent his country and demonstrate his will to succeed. Stefano spoke to us recently and outlined his hopes for the 100m and Long Jump challenges at the Paralympics.
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7 September 2004

Read Rudy Garcia-Tolson's message of thanks as he prepares to leave for Athens.

My only words to all of you, from the bottom of my BRAVEHEART are THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm on my way to a goal I have had in my life since I was eight years old. I have no words to tell you all. THANK YOU...for what everyone has done and is still doing for me. This goal I have set, in competing in the 2004 Paralympics, is because of all your sponsorships, support, and belief in me...
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6 September 2004

Reaching out to make a difference

Ossur is made up of passionate, ambitious people eager to help those who live with disabilities. Our corporate motto, Life Without Limitations, is much more than a marketing slogan. It is a vision that we share as a dedicated and caring organization.
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