Xsensor’s X4 Foot & Gait Measurement System provides accurate, easy-to-use gait, foot function, and plantar pressure data for any patient evaluation scenario, including surgical or therapeutic interventions and pathology. It is also useful in providing real-time feedback for patients with diabetic foot ulcers and is part of an effective treatment plan.
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DMSO-free Viable Cellular Bone Allograft
Orthobiologics are a group of treatment options that use substances naturally found in the body in an intensified concentration. Royal Biologics, an orthobiologics company specializing in the research and advancement of regenerative cellular therapy and novel orthobiologic solutions, announced the launch of…
daniPro Nail Recovery Treatment
daniPro Nail Recovery Treatment is a new development in nail treatment that incorporates coconut, passiflora, apricot, avocado, and salicornia oils. The deep treatment is formulated to target dry, brittle nails to make them feel stronger and silkier. As with all daniPro products, Nail Recovery Treatment is infused with undecylenic acid to…
Balance, Stability, Accuracy, Distance, Comfort
The new SQAIRZ golf shoe features a less rounded, squarer toe box, which helps the golfer with alignment on every shot. The geometry of the toe box also provides room for the toes to sit naturally in the shoe and facilitates proper range of motion for the feet. The base under the forefoot is 2mm wider than most other golf shoes, providing additional balance and stability.
Waterproof All-Terrain Prosthetic Knee
LegWorks’ ATK (all-terrain knee) HydraPro is a low-maintenance, waterproof, and highly functional 4-bar prosthetic knee joint that is designed to meet the physical demands of active amputees; it is offered with or without stance flexion. The company’s patented Autolock Technology stance phase controller is engineered to…
Swedish Ankle Foot Orthosis
Elite Orthopaedics has brought to market the Swedish Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO). This new, multifaceted AFO is designed to prevent foot drop and heel cord tightness, and to support the foot in a proper position. Indications include mild foot drop secondary to cerebrovascular accident and other neurological conditions.
New Tea Tree–Infused Foot Wipes
Tea Tree Ultimates Foot Wipes from PediFix help clean sweat and odor, dirt and grime, fungus, bacteria, and germs from skin surfaces. Practitioners can keep the wipes in the treatment room for quick patient cleanup before exams. The tea tree wipes are also helpful for diabetic and post-op foot care. Patients in nursing homes are also targeted users for the wipes, as are individuals who wear sandals and other open shoes.
High-Performance Sports Insoles
VKTRY Performance Insoles from VKTRY Gear are engineered specifically for sports usage. The insoles are designed to return the energy an athlete generates into explosive power, which translates to improved speed and agility. The insoles feature a patented carbon fiber design that, according to third-party research, has been proven to increase explosiveness by 9.3%.
PIVOT: NEW AND IMPROVED CENTER RIVET
Pivot is an articulated, self-aligning, low-profile AFO hinge newly available from LaunchPad. It is designed to be fabricated similarly to a flexure joint, meaning an alignment jig is unnecessary. Pivot provides the mechanism of movement that allows practitioners to control sagittal plane motion without the bulk of traditional urethane hinge bodies or double-action ankle joints.
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