Lower Extremity Review
Practitioners who recommend so-called motion control running shoes may want to think of “control” as a relative term, in light of research demonstrating significant sagittal plane movement of the foot within motion control shoes. Investigators from Northern Arizona...
A tennis-specific version of the neuromuscular training program developed in Cincinnati could significantly improve performance on the court, according to research published in the September issue of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. The Sportsmetrics...
Much of the literature on hormones and ligament laxity has focused on the knee, but a study from James Madison University suggests that an interaction between hormone levels and fatigue may also affect laxity at the ankle. Researchers analyzed ankle ligament laxity in...
The effect of fatigue on ankle muscle activity during landing from a jump is more pronounced while wearing a Breg Ultra FullCourt ankle brace than when unbraced, according to research from Iowa State University. The brace, made by Vista, CA-based Breg, is worn by the...
Masterfit University, the snowsports industry’s official fit education centers, has expanded its course offerings. Masterfit U’s Masters, Masters-Backcountry Connection and Masters Plus courses individually qualify for continuing education credits from both the...
Popular diabetes drugs, including Avandia and Actos, may increase the risk of fracture, according to research from the University of Michigan. From a large prospective database of patients with diabetes, investigators compared 786 patients with fractures and 2657...
San Diego-based Injinji announced in August its receipt of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance for its Ex-Celerator Compression Toesock and InjinjiRX Therapeutic Toesock products. This extends Injinji’s APMA-accepted socks to three....
ASO Ankle Stabilizers from Charlotte, NC-based Medical Specialties reduce knee flexion and peak knee abduction moment during cutting maneuvers, which could reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament injury, according to research from Texas Tech University in...
Developed by Ultra Athlete over three years, the Zoom Ankle performance prevention ankle brace is designed to be comfortable to wear in all seasons, provide superior support performance stability, and be applied in seconds. The design utilizes multi-patented...
Pediped introduces Memory Foam Technology (MFT ) in their signature ballet flats and sandals for boys and girls. The responsive and high-density MFT insoles mold to a child’s foot and spring back when pressed, to absorb shock and minimize impact. The MFT insoles also...
OrthoLite, a leading supplier of open cell foam insoles in the performance and comfort category, has announces the availability of Fusion style insoles on OrthoLite.com and in partnership with Amazon.com. Designed to fit all athletic and outdoor shoes or boots,...
Mephisto has introduced Sano brand footwear, designed to promote a better physique and improved body shape. An integrated power stimulator provides shock-absorption with a built-in stimulator that propels the foot forward. According to the company, the heels, spine,...
Nolaro24 introduces littleSteps, pre-fabricated foot orthoses specifically designed for kids. They deliver prescription based correction closely matching the criteria of traditional UCBL devices. littleSteps provide an affordable alternative to custom orthoses, with...
FootGuru offers a full line of products engineered to relieve heel and arch pain, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and sore, tired feet. Modeled after the Low Dye strapping technique, Footsprings can be used with or without orthotics and can replace athletic taping....
Progressive Health Innovations offers the AFX Ankle Foot Maximizer, a foot-and-ankle strengthening system, featuring patent pending technologies. A variety of resistance bands allow for balanced strengthening through a complete range of motion, from early stage...
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