What does it take to turn an exciting new technology into something that can safely make a real difference for people? For Peke Waihanga, part of the answer is collaboration....
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Five years ago, Daniel Gruppelaar was working as a technician, bringing with him a background in mechanical engineering and computer aided design (CAD). This year he is a clinician, having...
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Earlier this year, New Zealand’s first transtibial osseointegration procedure took place, led by a multidisciplinary team out of Christchurch. The team included an orthopaedic and plastic surgeon, prosthetist, physiotherapist, psychologist,...
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A complex case study developed by Peke Waihanga was shared with an international audience, when Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist Trudy Perkins presented at OTWorld Congress and Trade Fair in Leipzig, Germany. With...
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Development Engineer, Dr Juan Schutte and Clinical Engagement Lead - Prosthetist/Orthotist, Miranda Chapman, part of the Product Development & Commercialisation Team at Peke Waihanga. Peke Waihanga has been receiving international...
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Led by Pain Specialist Dr Sheela Perumal and National Rehab Lead Sinead Ennis, the group includes representatives from centres across the country. Members bring a wide range of clinical experience...
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A renewed push is underway to revive New Zealand’s chapter of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) – with Clinical Orthotist and advocate Sean Tickner leading the charge....
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When Jeremy Speight joined Peke Waihanga, there were around 55-60 staff across the country, supported by a national team of just five people. Stock was tracked on paper clipboards, and...
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From next month, Peke Waihanga will make its post-amputation pain pilot (trialled in 2025) a permanent national service. This follows strong results from the initial six-month trial.The first of its...
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Rotorua physiotherapists trained in removable rigid dressing fabricationRotorua patients will soon have improved access to essential post-amputation care, following a hands-on training session at the Rotorua regional clinic in November....
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