BiodesignsbiomechanicsFood for thoughtHiFiLower ExtremityMilitaryOrthoticsProstheticsUpper Extremity Are You Able to Manage Bright Ideas and Promote Innovation?By: Julie Alley Recently saw a "Bright Ideas" post and cartoon on LinkedIn (thanks Brent)…julie alleyMarch 23, 2022
BiodesignsHiFiPress Release / MediaProstheticsSocket Technology biodesigns Announces New HiFi Digital ProgramProsthetic Interfaces for Improved Outcomes and Efficiency Southern California-based biodesigns, inc., the leader in non-surgical…julie alleyOctober 26, 2021
ArticlesBiodesignsbiomechanicsHiFiProstheticsSocket Technology Our Brain Can Change and Adapt, But Can You?In prosthetics, our ultimate goal should transcend the physical act of mere device delivery and…julie alleyMay 22, 2021
BiodesignsbiomechanicsFood for thoughtHiFiProstheticsSocket Technology Alley Introduces the “Biotensegrity Bridge” for Human Device InterfacingIn the March 2021 issue of the O&P Edge, Randall Alley, CEO and Head of…julie alleyMarch 4, 2021
BiodesignsPress Release / MediaSocket TechnologyUncategorized biodesigns Announces 11th Patent for Interface Technology, Expands Licensing ProgramWESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 19th, 2020 - Southern California-based biodesigns, inc., the leader in non-surgical…julie alleyDecember 19, 2020
Lower ExtremitySocket TechnologyUpper Extremity The Importance of the Prosthetic Interface and Its Impact on Patient ManagementThe Interface or Socket that the Prosthetist provides has a profound impact on their patient's…julie alleyDecember 18, 2020
BiodesignsHiFiMilitaryProstheticsUpper Extremity Captain DuVal and Alley HighlightedExciting week end of the year as biodesigns was visited by Fox11 and ABC channel…julie alleyDecember 18, 2020
BiodesignsHiFiMyoelectricPress Release / MediaUncategorizedUpper Extremity biodesigns First Facility in US to Test BrainRobotics’ Myoelectric Hand, Captain Carey DuVal First US Amputeehttps://www.foxla.com/news/westlake-village-prosthetics-company-tests-state-of-the-art-bionic-arm WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2020 - Southern California-based biodesigns, inc., a biomechanically-focused, outcomes-driven,…julie alleyDecember 1, 2020
BiodesignsFood for thoughtHiFiProsthetics My Personal Experience Pursuing Innovation in the O& P FieldIt’s not difficult to get a patent if you have a novel idea and know…julie alleyOctober 21, 2020
BiodesignsExoskeletonsHiFiProstheticsSocket Technology biodesigns To Present at SoCalBio’s Annual Conference, Oct. 21-23, 2020biodesigns has been selected to present their High-Fidelity Interface Technology at the upcoming SoCalBio's annual…julie alleyOctober 12, 2020
Lower ExtremityProstheticsUpper Extremity Randall Alley Hosts HiFi Overview Webinar 6/3Randall Alley, HiFi Interface Inventor, is asking prosthetists to look to science not art when…julie alleyMay 31, 2020
BiodesignsHiFiMilitaryMyoelectricProstheticsSocket TechnologyUpper Extremity Captain DuVal – First Amputee to Attend Special Forces Qualification CourseCaptain Carey DuVal is an amazing example of someone who doesn't let his amputation prevent…julie alleyApril 12, 2020
BiodesignsbiomechanicsHiFiSocket TechnologyUpper Extremity biodesigns Delivers Advanced Arm During Corona Virus Outbreakbiodesigns, in California, best known for their prosthetic interface/socket technology, recently delivered an advanced arm…julie alleyMarch 24, 2020
BiodesignsExoskeletonsHiFiMilitaryPress Release / MediaProstheticsSocket Technology biodesigns Awarded Phase I SBIR Contract for Exoskeleton Interface From ArmyWESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. – biodesigns, inc., Southern California, was awarded a Phase I Small Business…julie alleyOctober 6, 2019
ProstheticsUpper Extremity biodesigns Awarded $1.5M Phase II and Option SBIR DARPA ContractWESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. – biodesigns, inc., Southern California, was awarded a $1.5M firm-fixed-price Phase II…adminSeptember 21, 2019
BiodesignsHiFiPress Release / MediaProstheticsSocket Technology biodesigns Rejects Standard Of Care Sockets – So Should Youbiodesigns declares they are a "bucket free" zone. You see, we know something. And we…adminSeptember 18, 2019
BiodesignsHiFiPress Release / MediaProstheticsSocket TechnologyUpper Extremity Back on the Ice: Innovative Socket Gets Arm Amputee Playing HockeyWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA – After nearly 30 years away from his passion, Andrew Carter has…adminMay 22, 2019
BiodesignsHiFiilimbKnee TechnologyLower ExtremityMyoelectricProstheticsSocket Technology Randall Alley Featured on Bionic Bodies Part 2 on Voice of AmericaRandall Alley was interviewed on the state of the art of prosthetics for Bionic Bodies…julie alleyFebruary 1, 2019
BiodesignsHiFiProstheticsSocket TechnologyUpper Extremity Prosthetic sockets stabilized by alternating areas of tissue compression and release Randall D. Alley, CP;…adminNovember 14, 2018
Press Release / MediaUpper Extremity biodesigns Delivers World’s Most Advanced Arm During CA FiresWESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 15, 2018 -- biodesigns, inc., Southern California, delivers the “Luke Arm”…adminOctober 9, 2018
HiFiKnee TechnologyLower ExtremityProstheticsSocket Technology The Effect of Transfemoral Interface Design On Gait Speed and Risk of Falls By: Jason T. Kahle, Tyler D. Klenow, William J. Sampson, M. Jason Highsmith September…adminMay 20, 2018
BiodesignsHiFiSocket TechnologyUpper Extremity Quadruple Amputee Lives Life To The FullestAimee Copeland Describes Her HiFi's “I was in traditional sockets previous to the HiFi and…adminMay 18, 2018
AKBiodesignsHiFiLower ExtremityProstheticsSocket Technology Rehab of an Individual with TF Amputation Combining Aquatic Ambulation With HiFiABSTRACT. The High-Fidelity skeletal capture socket has shown promise in improving outcomes for persons with transfemoral amputation. This case report looks…julie alleyOctober 1, 2017
BiodesignsbiomechanicsHiFiilimbMyoelectricProstheticsSocket TechnologyUpper Extremity Jason’s Bionic Arm – HiFi Interface, Coapt, LTI Elbow, I-Limb Hand"There is definitely a preconceived notion that a body-powered system is lighter, but with this…julie alleyMay 30, 2017
AKBiodesignsbiomechanicsHiFiKnee TechnologyProstheticsSocket Technology HiFi Interface with Adjustable BOA, Rheo Microprocessor Knee"I've had seven different kinds of sockets, and this is the best. I'm very happy!"…julie alleyMay 23, 2017
HiFiPartial HandProstheticsUpper Extremity Prosthesis Provides New Outlook, Hope"The HiFi has a lot more range of motion, which was critical for me. My…adminOctober 1, 2016
BiodesignsbiomechanicsBKHiFiLower ExtremitySocket Technology Richard Describes the Benefits of his Tibial HiFi"Wow. That's on. I don't have to worry about the socket slipping. I am able…julie alleyMay 20, 2016
AKKnee TechnologyLower Extremity Chris Describes his Above Knee HiFiWith the HiFi, "when I move my leg, the prosthesis moves. My traditional socket has…adminMay 18, 2016
BiodesignsbiomechanicsBKHiFiProstheticsSocket Technology Amputee Has Shocking Reaction to her SocketArlene, a below-knee amputee for almost 20 years, couldn't believe the difference between her traditional…julie alleyMay 18, 2016
AKBiodesignsbiomechanicsHiFiKnee TechnologyottobockPress Release / MediaProsthetics Had to go through 30 sockets to find the HiFi."I would never go back to my old socket system. This combination with the Triton…julie alleyMarch 2, 2016
BiodesignsbiomechanicsHiFiProstheticsSocket TechnologyUpper Extremity Biomechanical Design Considerations for Transradial Prosthetic Interface: A ReviewABSTRACT. Traditional function and comfort assessment of transradial prostheses pay scant attention to prosthetic interface.…julie alleyJanuary 12, 2016
BiodesignsDARPAHiFiMilitaryMyoelectricPress Release / MediaProstheticsSocket TechnologyUpper Extremity DARPA’s Revolutionizing Prosthetics ProgramRandall Alley served as DEKA's interface consultant on the LUKE Arm project. With Alley's socket…julie alleySeptember 9, 2015
BiodesignsBKHiFiLower ExtremityProstheticsSocket Technology Puts on his HiFi Interface and Starts Running"It's on and comfortable. I'm thrilled," stated Richard, about his HiFi Tibial Interface. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1VmpqqSr8kjulie alleyNovember 4, 2013
AKBiodesignsHiFiLower ExtremityProstheticsSocket Technology Prosthetists’ Reactions to Alley’s HiFi Interface TrainingJay Martin stated, "Randy has developed one of the most innovative sockets I've seen...the field…julie alleyDecember 11, 2012
AKBiodesignsbiomechanicsHiFiLower ExtremityProstheticsSocket Technology Does Your Socket Suck? It’s Time to Get a HiFi. Hear it from Jessica.Jessica, an above knee amputee, struggled with finding a socket - until she found the…julie alleyOctober 19, 2012
BiodesignsLower ExtremityottobockProstheticsUpper Extremity First Threadless Valves for Suction Sockets Sold to Otto Bock HealthcareRandall Alley, BSc, CP, owner of biodesigns inc., Westlake Village, California, announced that the PushValve…julie alleySeptember 18, 2007