For some patients, bending over to clean their feet is difficult and sometimes even dangerous. Cleaning one’s feet thoroughly, without bending over, is now possible with the Shower Sole Scrubber and Foot Massager available from Love, Lori, a company dedicated to advanced foot care.

OrthoPediatrics announced the domestic launch of the PediFoot Deformity Correction System following 510(k) clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration. According to the company, this is the first pediatric-specific system to treat fractures and deformities of the foot and ankle.

Soft Touch Foot Peel Mask is an exfoliating treatment for dry, cracked, and calloused feet. To use, clean and dry feet, slip feet into the foot masks, and seal. Leave the foot masks on for 1 hour, and then remove and wash feet with soap and water. No need for vigorous scrubbing or a foot file scraper that can make feet feel and look battered.

PediFix is now offering new, self-adhering arch support pads that relieve heel, arch, and general foot pain. ExtraArches support pads are anatomically shaped to provide instant, lasting support with fabric-covered Visco-GEL that never bottoms out.

Curbell O&P, a division of Curbell Plastics, has introduced heavy transfer paper to its lineup of O&P materials and products. Available in a variety of patterns and colors, the transfer paper is ideal for adding style to the orthotic experience for children and adults alike.

New from Elite Orthopaedics is the Adjustable Hybrid Dorsal Night Splint for the treatment of plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, heel pain, and other lower extremity overuse injuries. The splint is designed to provide custom dorsiflexion and relief from plantar fasciitis.

Many people who wear AFOs are self-conscious and will only wear long pants, so the AFOs won’t be noticeable. AFOs also limit the type of shoes that can be worn, making it difficult to wear styles like skirts, capris, and boots. Brace for Fashion was borne out of this need—to cover the brace with a trendy, yet classic cover.

Available from New England Foot Drop Center is the MyQuest soft ankle foot orthosis (AFO) for foot drop. The MyQuest AFO is designed to allow for flexibility and adjustability using three custom clips and elastic cords that attach a soft cuff worn around the ankle to the outside of the shoe.