March is National Athletic Training Month. We here at JAS have many Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) that we work alongside and in our distributor network: Bill Bolesta, Vince Colarusso, Laurie Coyle, Brandon King, Brian Kretschmer, Hannah Lay, Sean Martin, Luke Patrick, Jared Plummer, Andy Reichert, & Clint Wynn.
Read MoreMarch is Brain Injury Awareness Month. More than 5.3 million Americans are living with brain injury-related disabilities at a cost exceeding $76.5 billion (in 2010 dollars) each year. Brain injuries often cause issues that JAS treats directly, like contractures, loss of motor function due to muscle weakness, and spasticity.
Read MoreSeveral long-term JAS team members retired over the past couple of years. In preparation for the transition, Mel took time to absorb the knowledge our key staff had to offer before their departure. As the retirement celebrations came and went, Mel remained a steady resource the team could count on.
Read MoreKathy Kleinik has been solving JAS mysteries for the past 8 years. Technically, she works in the billing department, but she may as well be a Private Investigator due to her invaluable skill at revealing and resolving discrepancies and inconsistencies related to billing and claims.
Read MorePam Reeder has been a part of the Joint Active Systems (JAS) family for 15 years. She spent the first 8 years of her career assembling devices in our manufacturing facility, where she gained knowledge of each device, their features, and how they work to improve patient quality of life.
Read MoreDan Willenborg has been a part of the JAS family for over 5 years. He does everything from maintaining and repairing shop equipment, building devices, changing light bulbs, and even assisting team members with jump-starting their vehicles.
Read MoreThis month the Employee Spotlight shines on Crystal Holmes, Sales & Marketing Coordinator. Crystal has been a JAS team member for four years.
Read MoreThe ankle is one of the most frequently injured joints in the body. Treatment commonly consists of a period of immobilization, followed by physical therapy for range of motion, stretching, and strength building.
Read MorePost-mastectomy, lumpectomy, or lymph node removal patients can experience loss of mobility and strength, scar tissue formation, limiting movement in the arm or shoulder or Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen shoulder)…
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