Lower Extremity Review
Stress fractures are generally thought to occur due to a multitude of factors. These include age and activity level (those under age 24 experience most such injuries, probably during high-intensity athletics and military service); gender (women are at higher risk, partly as a result of endocrine issues); and training (or overtraining) while wearing inadequate footwear.
ike other common multifactorial conditions, patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) can be frustrating to treat. Contributing factors may include overuse, malalignment, muscular dysfunction, microtrauma, or a combination; multimodal treatment regimens are popular for relieving immediate symptoms.
Shane Coltrain, CPO, knows computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) as well as anyone in his field. That’s because he’s been using it for about eight years, gaining experience with the tool every day while so many of his industry colleagues remain resistant to make the technological leap.
Sole announces the release of its redesigned Performance Socks. Lightweight Sport and Dual Layer socks are offered in no-show, ankle, and crew lengths in either black or white. A blend of Tactel, Coolmax and Lycra fabrics provides a soft, comfortable feel. The durable...
Prosthetic technology company TRS has introduced a Symes version of its Little Feet product line. Little Feet are designed for infants and children and come in sizes 10, 11, 12, and 13 cm long; they are available in three skin tones to compliment different patient’s...
DM Systems offers the new Heelift AFO for limited weightbearing. The Heelift AFO features a semi-rigid polypropylene brace, which is positioned to provide safe ankle and foot support. Customizable foam pads elevate the heel and protect of the Achilles tendon; choose...
Darco International introduces the Web Ankle Brace. The ankle brace is a true convertible brace that can transform from an acute brace to a full support product with a simple adjustment, eliminating the need for multiple braces. The brace is designed with removable...
Topical BioMedics offers all natural Topricin Foot Therapy Cream in two new smaller sizes. Originally offered in an 8 oz bottle, the pain relief healing cream that’s specially formulated to target foot and ankle pain is also now available in a convenient 4 oz jar as...
Swede-O has announced its launch of the Thermoskin Plantar FXT Ultra for the nighttime treatment of plantar fasciitis. The Plantar FXT Ultra holds the foot at approximately 90° so the plantar fascia is in a stretched position where it may heal. The device is made of...
Motion technology company Polhemus has unveiled the G4, a 6-degree-of-freedom motion tracker that boasts wireless communication and AC electromagnetic technology, and fits in your pocket. Designed for applications including biomechanical and sports performance...
Pilgrim Shoes offers the Deertracks line of shoes, made in the USA. Added shaft height allows for better fitting of any kind of orthotics or braces, while a wide shaft opening allows easy on/off. Thick, breathable, shock-absorbing insoles are designed to support and...
Sroufe Healthcare Products has introduced the new Chevron STS Square-Toe Med-Surg Shoe. The Chevron STS is designed to provide protection and comfort in post-operative footwear. The extended shape of the square-toe design provides extra protection for toes, forefoot,...
STS Company has announced the development of Pediatric AFO casting socks in four different sizes to cover a broad range of anatomy and children’s ages. The casts are compatible with traditional AFO fabrication as well as CAD-CAM methods. The fast-setting,...
The CastCooler is a patented device used in conjunction with an orthopedic cast to remove moisture from the lining of the cast. It is designed to be stretched around the cast like a sleeve, then attached via a nozzle hooked to a standard household or garage vacuum to...
The Muscle Angels hand-held massager is designed to provide quick relief from muscle pain and fatigue while increasing flexibility, circulation, mobility and elasticity. Muscle Angel massagers are designed to combine the benefits of myofascial trigger point,...
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