Lower Extremity Review
Inconsistent findings from laboratory studies have made it difficult to determine which gait alterations are specific to diabetic peripheral neuropathy and which also affect diabetic patients without neuropathy. Body-worn sensor technology may help clarify the distinctions.
By Tahir Khan, DPM, and Ron Guberman, DPM, DABPS
Experts still disagree about whether stretching prior to athletic activity can prevent injury and, if so, whether those benefits offset any negative performance effects. But they do tend to agree that some form of stretching is probably a good idea for most athletes.
By Cary Groner
Dose-response research refutes the common perception that increasing brace wear time leads to muscle atrophy in patients with knee osteoarthritis. In fact, longer bracing duration appears to improve hamstring strength as well as increasing patients’ physical activity levels.
By Cheryl L. Hubley-Kozey, PhD, and Gillian Hatfield Murdock, PT, MSc
Townsend has redefined and expanded its line of custom Premier Ankle Braces to achieve mobility benefits for a wider range of patients. The Standard Premier Ankle Brace includes a tibia shell and ankle joints made from pre-preg carbon fiber with either a poly or...
Oasis Footwear introduces the Roland, a fisherman-style sandal for men. The Roland is approved by PDAC (Medicare’s Pricing, Data Analysis, and Coding) and, when prescribed by a physician, its cost qualifies as a Part B benefit under the Therapeutic Shoe Bill. The...
Elite Orthopaedics introduces the new short/low-top version of the Advantage FS Air Walker, designed for patients suffering from Grade 2 or 3 ankle sprains, stable foot and ankle fractures, or trauma. The full circumferential shell and detachable softgood lining toe...
The 2012 shoe lines from KeepingPace integrate a wider, deeper heel and toe box for accommodating orthotic devices without being oversized. Designed with input from orthotists and therapeutic footwear designers, all styles offer three adjustable innersoles for a...
iWalk announces the availability of its new Biom bionic lower limb system for above-knee amputees (Biom AK). The new Biom AK is an ankle system that that works with select microprocessor knees to restore natural motion through personalized bionic technology. The...
Apis Footwear Company offers the AM5605 and AM5615 Adventure Boots as part of its Mt. Emey Therapeutic Line, suitable for athletic walking or simply improving patients’ general comfort. Designed to accommodate rather than correct, the Adventure Boots are genuine...
re:covers walking boot covers solve practical day-to-day issues such as brace wear and tear, skin scrapes, and snagging of compression hose. They also address patients’ very real cosmetic concerns with colors and patterns that disguise the walking boot and showcase...
KidZerts has released a full-length version of its popular three-quarter length insole for kids. Like the three-quarter length version, the full-length insoles feature an ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) sublayer that molds slowly to the plantar surface of the foot during...
Dr. Comfort’s new Carter style shoe for men is a machine washable, double-depth diabetic shoe. Made of lightweight stretch Lycra with a two-way Velcro closure for extra flexibility, this shoe is designed to accommodate foot deformities such as bunions or hammertoes,...
Spenco Medical Corporation introduces a new toe-post sandal style: the Total Support Quartet. The Quartet is designed with a sporty strap that secures the foot in the sandal and offloads pressure from the ball of the foot. The style offers a more fashion-forward...
Earthwalk Orthotics offers the new Adult PTTD Orthotic. The orthosis is designed for healthy adults with such conditions as posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, tarsal coalition, severe pronation, midtarsal joint function limitations, and extreme plantar fasciitis....
The APOPPS (Adjustable Post-Operative Preparatory Prosthetic System) features volume reduction, medial and lateral compression, easy access to bandages, and early weightbearing when using a Universal Frame Outer Socket (UFOS). The three-part adjustable socket system...
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