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News 01.18.24
Fillauer Announces Acquisition by Hanger
We at Fillauer are thrilled to announce we have entered into an agreement to be acquired by Hanger, Inc., a leading provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) patient care services and solutions. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 of 2024. As a family-owned company with a strong legacy of more than 100 years, […]
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Events News 08.29.24
Fillauer Celebrates 10 Years of Glädjeruset (Happy Race)
Fillauer proudly celebrated the 10th anniversary of Glädjeruset on August 24th, marking our third year as sponsors of this incredible event. Glädjeruset, held in Täby, Sweden, stands as a testament to inclusivity, joy, and the pursuit of an active lifestyle. At Fillauer, we’re dedicated to helping individuals achieve their best functional outcomes through our advanced […]
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Events Event News General 08.29.24
Join Us at AOPA 2024 for Innovation, Expertise, and Exciting Prizes!
Join us at the AOPA Assembly in Charlotte, NC from September 12-15, 2024, and visit Fillauer at Booth 902. Explore our innovative orthotic and prosthetic solutions, including the Motion Arm, Myo/One system, Activity Specific Devices, and our extensive range of prosthetic feet. You will have the opportunity to meet our expert guests who will be sharing their […]
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News General 07.17.24
The Solomon Islands Prosthetic Project
Fillauer is proud to sponsor and support the innovative work of Mission Gait through the Solomon Islands Prosthetic Project, part of Mission Gait’s international division, Walking Free. This groundbreaking initiative has introduced a state-of-the-art prosthetic and orthotic lab to the Solomon Islands, transforming lives and enabling greater independence for those with mobility challenges. Empowering Through […]
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Events Event News 04.30.24
Discover Fillauer Café at OTWorld
Step into the world of innovation and inspiration at the Fillauer Café, located in hall 5 booth D14. This unique space celebrates Hanger’s acquisition of Fillauer and showcases the expertise of our end users, product developers, and educators. Join us for a special series of engaging sessions featuring inspirational and educational talks, free signature smoothies, snacks, […]
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News Training General 04.30.24
Myoelectric University (MyoU): An Invaluable Training Resource for Upper Limb Clinicians
As a new group of O&P attendees filled the classroom at Fillauer Motion Control in Salt Lake City there was an air of curiosity and excitement The Spring 2024 Myoelectric University session, or MyoU for short, was about to start. The course consists of three and a half days of intensive training in myoelectric upper […]
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News General 03.27.24
Fillauer Allstars Shine at 2024 Americas Paratriathlon Championships
Fillauer Allstars Kendra Herber, Kyle Stepp, and David Whelan delivered standout performances at the 2024 Americas Paratriathlon Championships in Miami. Kendra and Kyle both clinched impressive third-place finishes, while David secured a strong fourth place. We are immensely proud of our Allstars’ achievements, resilience, and character. It’s also thrilling to see our Obsidian running blade […]
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General 02.22.24
Hanger Completes Acquisition of Fillauer
As we first announced last month, today we have officially transitioned and become part of the Hanger family. Going forward, we will be part of Hanger’s Products & Services business segment, and will maintain our brand, leadership, and team, led by Michael Fillauer. “For more than a century, Fillauer has been the global leader in […]
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News 02.12.24
LIVING LIFE UNLIMITED
“Don’t sweat the small stuff but appreciate the little things.” – Korrin Barrett. Motivational speaker, board member, disability advocate, TASKA Champion. People talk about ‘the little things in life’ a lot. But many won’t have the context to appreciate what a big deal these little things are unless they spend fifteen minutes having a chat […]
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News 12.20.23
Fillauer’s Mission to Empower and Educate in Ukraine
Embarking on a Mission of Hope and Empowerment As a family-owned business deeply rooted in the field of prosthetics, Fillauer is led by a lineage of expert prosthetists. We recently embarked on a mission that transcends business – it is a journey of hope, connection, and empowerment. Our destination was the city of Lviv, Ukraine, […]
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General 11.27.23
From the Ice Rink to Patient Advocacy, Kevin Herbert Makes an Inspiring Difference.
Our Fillauer spotlight this month is on Kevin Herbert, a father, patient advocate, and ambassador for disability awareness with a passion for hockey. As he works out in the gym or slides across the ice in his Team USA jersey taking shots at the net it’s hard to tell he is missing part of his arm. You can see that he’s enjoying the sport; for […]
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News 10.26.23
Amputee Blade Runners (ABR)
Amputee Blade Runners (ABR) is dedicated to helping lower-limb different athletes of all ages reimagine what is possible in sports and in life. Headquartered in Nashville, TN, ABR provides free custom running and sports prosthetics to lower-limb amputees seeking to regain an active lifestyle. Active amputees are a small minority of the overall amputee community […]
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News 09.26.23
Changing Lives, One Mile at a Time
Known as “The Mother of all Relays,” Hood to Coast is the most popular and largest running and walking relay in the world. Since its start in 1982, the race has drawn participants from over 40 counties and all 50 states to form an 8–12-member relay team and run/walk 196 miles from the iconic top […]
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News 09.14.23
The World’s First Bio-Attributed Prosthetic Foot Shell
Fillauer is thrilled to announce the launch of our latest product, the world’s first bio-attributed PVC Prosthetic foot shell based on the innovative material, BIOVYNTM. Not only is this foot shell more durable than previous models, but it’s also environmentally friendly, marking a significant STEP towards sustainability. To complement the upgraded prosthetic foot shell, we’re […]
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News 08.31.23
Defying Limits: Peruvian Para Triathlete Arturo Rudy Yarasca Gabriel
The Ironman 70.3, also known as the Half Ironman, is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation. The “70.3” refers to the total distance in miles covered in the race, which consists of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. For many of us, […]
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News 07.17.23
Artyom Navigates Cycling
Artyom Arakelyan, a 32-year-old linguistics graduate from Yerevan, Armenia, has overcome numerous challenges in his life. His story begins in 2003 when, at the age of 12, he tragically lost both his upper limbs in an electrical accident. Artyom had been an aspiring football goalkeeper, playing with his friends in an abandoned electrical substation when […]
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Events 07.05.23
Activity-Specific Devices for Every Passion
Ignite Your Passion with Fillauer TRS Activity-Specific Devices! This summer, we are thrilled to launch our exciting campaign highlighting our extensive range of Activity-Specific Devices. Each week, we will showcase a different selection of products on our social media platforms, bringing together similar devices for various activities. From sports to hobbies, we have the perfect […]
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General 06.28.23
Drill. Pop. Done.
Introducing the New Myo/One Electrode System Designed in partnership with Coapt, the new Myo/One™ Electrode system is a streamlined, waterproof system that can reduce hours of trial and error into a couple quick minutes. Designed around one small preamplifier that provides two channels of EMG signal for myoelectric devices, the system replaces cables, fabrication aids, sealing rings […]
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News 06.13.23
From Adversity to Greatness
In the world of Paralympic sports, one remarkable name stands out: Tyrone Pillay, the celebrated athlete from South Africa. Not only has he achieved greatness on the global stage, but he has also become an incredible source of inspiration and resilience for others. For an impressive 14 years, he has proudly worn the South African […]
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General 05.16.23
Bruce Kizerian: Inventor, Educator and Volunteer
I met Bruce at a Fillauer MyoU Course in Salt Lake City where he was involved as a transhumeral patient volunteer for the session. I was told he was someone I should get to know—and I’m glad I did! He has a fascinating story with ties to the early origins of the Utah Arm. Growing […]
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News Training General Case Studies 04.18.23
From Tragedy to Triumph – How a Life-Altering Accident Led to an Inspiring CrossFit Journey
At 20 years old, Hilton Jones felt invincible as he embarked on a backpacking adventure across Asia. Little did he know that a horrifying accident in India would leave him permanently changed, ultimately leading him to discover his passion for CrossFit and inspiring others. Hilton, originally from the UK and now residing in Stockholm, recalls […]
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News General Case Studies 03.21.23
Unbreakable
David Whelan is an accomplished para triathlete, currently ranked ninth in the country. He is also the U.S. Team Captain for the largest triathlon team in the country, Team Zoot Para Athletes Sports, and serves as a chairmember for Bridge Adaptive. In addition, David is an ambassador for Fillauer Companies and the 998 initiatives, and […]
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General 02.14.23
Meet Olivia Lavieri
Olivia is a 12-year-old below knee amputee who inspires everyone she meets. Olivia lost her leg below her knee at a very young age and was introduced 3 seasons ago to Hurricanes Sled Hockey in Raleigh, North Carolina. She immediately fell in love with the sport and has become a leader on her team and […]
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General 01.27.23
Jason Lucci, Canadian Taska Pioneer
The newly released issue of Thrive, a Canadian magazine helping people live well with limb loss, includes a feature article on amputee Jason Lucci. Jason has helped support and build the highly-respected Amputee Coalition of Toronto, is a Taska Champion, and has the distinction of being the first Taska user in Canada. Jason lost his […]
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