We are now serving Saline County. Come visit us at our new location in Bryant. 605 W. Commerce St. Office hours at this location are Monday through Friday from 9:00 until 4:00, closed for lunch from 12:00 until 1:00. If you would like information about the new Bryant office, please call, 501-847-6999. Check out our facebook page for pictures of our grand opening, www.facebook.com/hortonsorthotic
Meet our two newest employees, Melany (left) and Sonin (right), in our Little Rock office! Melany has joined us as an Orthotic Assistant and Sonin as our Patient Service Coordinator.
After 30 years we have officially changed our name to Horton's Orthotics & Prosthetics. We have three licensed Prosthetist on staff and even though we have been providing prosthetic care for many years, we are now adding it to our company name to emphasis that we do provide quality prosthetics along with exceptional orthotic care.
Horton’s Orthotics and Prosthetics is pleased to announce David Baggett, a certified Prosthetist, as our new manager in Fort Smith, Arkansas. David received a Bachelor’s Degree in Prosthetics/Orthotics from the University of Washington, a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Auburn University, and has over eight years of clinical and technical experience. We hope that all of our patients will be on board as we move our company in an exciting, new direction. We are very excited to have David as an integral part of our team, incorporating techniques with a unique perspective from a company manager. This unique perspective comesfrom the fact that David is also a patient, having a prosthetic leg himself enabling him to shed a new light on the service side of our business. We know that you will find David Baggett andhis staff to be exceptional and professional in every detail always putting hispatient, first. Please contact the Ft. Smith office toll free at 1-800-455-3959or locally at 452-3959. You can also email David directly at dbaggett@hortonsoandp.com with any questions or concerns.
Gary Horton, CO, LO, FAAOP, Wins First Ever Tamarack Prize
GaryHorton, CO, LO, FAAOP has been awarded the first Tamarack prize for outstanding contributions to Orthotic Science and Practice. Mr. Horton was presented with his prize of $10,000 at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium’s Opening Session, which was held in Atlanta on March 5th. This prize was awarded by the Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation (OPERF). The Tamarack Prize is awarded to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the practice and understanding of orthotics science with in the last five years and who have a history of clinical care, scientific research, and peer- reviewed publicationin the orthotics profession. Gary is President and CEO of Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics and Horton Technology Inc and has been a certified orthotist for more than 30 years.
NASA releases this year’s edition of the SPINOFF. This year’s edition is a special edition celebrating 50 years. In this book they highlight the most significant research and development activities and the successful transfer of NASA technology, showcasing the cutting – edge research being done by the Nation’stop technologists. Gary Horton, LO, CO,FAAOP, founder of Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics, and Horton Technology Inc, StanceControl Orthotic Knee Joint™ (SCOKJ®) was mentioned in this book as one of thetop technological advances in the past 50 years. The SCOKJ® was also picked as one of thecover pictures along with pictures taken from the Hubble Space Telescope,pictures taken from the International Space Station, and a picture of Apollo 11 yielding rescue blankets. The SCOKJ® is an orthotic knee joint designed for patients with weak or absent quadriceps and varying degrees of knee instability. The knee joint blocks flexion at any degree on heel strike and releases at heel off. You can go to http://www.sti.nasa.gov/tto/Spinoff2008/index.html to view the book, download the book, or to request a free copy of the book. For more information on the SCOKJ® pleasevisit www.stancecontrol.com or call us to request an in-service at 1-800-331-2908.
New Office in Bryant!!!!
10/31/11
Name Change
New Ft. Smith Manager
Gary Horton, CO, LO, FAAOP, Wins First Ever Tamarack Prize
Horton's SCOKJ Mentioned as NASA's top 50
