Hara Orthotics & Prosthetics

Your Next Step Podiatry

Make an appointment with one of our doctors for an evaluation to see if you qualify for a pair of shoes.

This Is Why You Absolutely Need To Stop Wearing Shoes In Your House

I always wondered why so many cultures around the world (except for America) left shoes off at or outside the door. Now I know why! You shouldn't wear shoes in your home for several reasons.

10 Things Amputees and People With Limb Differences Want You to Know

14 Ways Cardiologists Keep Their Own Hearts Healthy

You've heard for years about the healthy habits that keep your ticker ticking: Watch your weight, eat a balanced diet, make sure to exercise, and stay away from cigarettes. But it's not always easy to play by these rules in real life, when stress and crazy schedules get in the way. That's why we went to some of the most overworked, overstressed people we know—cardiologists—to find out what they do personally to keep their hearts healthy and sneak good-for-you habits into their lives.

What is the best Exercise Room Flooring for a Home Gym?

Did you make a promise to yourself at the start of the year that you would exercise more? Many took on the challenge but most have not followed through. You can get back on track or maintain your exercise routine... Read More

This Is What 7 Smoker vs. Non-Smoker Identical Twins Look Like After Years Of Lighting Up

Identical twins may be born with nearly identical DNA, but their choices throughout life – including diet, environmental toxicity, and the chemicals they are exposed to – can alter their genetic expression and influence the way they look. Because identical twins are an excellent study to determine the effects dietary and lifestyle choices may have […]

7 Ways to Fit in Fitness at Work

Sitting for 8 hours a day increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes and other conditions. Here are ways to fit in fitness into your workday.

Machine Learning is Improving The Way These Prosthetic Limbs Perform

Prosthetic limb users may have a bright future to look forward to, in terms of new technology that can and will help them adapt to the challenges of using the tools. AS it …

Need a Hand? This Prosthetic Limb Can Move on Its Own.

Need a hand? This prosthetic limb can move on its own.

Self-learning bionic hand could spark 'new generation' of prosthetic limbs

The new prosthetic hand interprets muscular signals from brain activity with machine learning to make movements more natural.

Is Damage to Prosthetic Limbs Considered Property Damage or Injury?

Find out if damage to prosthetic limbs is considered to be property damage or personal injury. Contact our attorneys if you were injured.

Mattel unveils Barbie who uses wheelchair and one with a prosthetic limb

This year’s new additions will include a new braided hair texture, a new body type for Barbie with a smaller bust, less defined waist and more defined arms, and new dolls that reflect physical disabilities, including a doll in a wheelchair and a doll with a prosthetic limb.

Is There a Right to Health Care?

Saying people have a right to health care is based on a conceptual confusion.

Where Is "Health" in Health Care Discussions?

Language matters, and most of the talk (and writing) about health care unfortunately leaves out people’s health.

Is Health Care Cost Transparency the Answer?

NEJM Catalyst Insights Council members say that while health care cost transparency for patients might be necessary, we have to change the way care is delivered.

Is There Good Health In Health Care Reform?

People equate the ACA with health insurance changes, but the majority of the law is about change in health care delivery. Many sections address the problem of chronic illness through preventive care provisions, wellness incentives, and the creation of medical care homes (which I address in a future article.)

Researchers trial prosthetic limbs which 'see' and react without thought

The prosthetic limbs react without thinking in the same manner as a natural hand.

My Plan To Fix Health Care

My health care reform plan includes three primary components.

Holistic Health Care Facts and Statistics

The World Health Organization estimates 65 - 80 percent of the population use holistic naturopathic medicine as a primary form of health care.

Who Is Responsible For Your Health Care?

Your health care is more than following a doctor’s orders! It takes the collaboration of you and your entire health care team to make sure you receive the best care possible. What Patients Can Do: As a patient, it’s important to be as informed as possible about your own health. Patients can help assist the …