Lower Extremity Review
Arlington, TN-based Wright Medical Group last month launched its MiToe patient outreach program to increase patients’ awareness of treatment options for hammertoes. Wright introduced the program to practitioners at the June meeting of the American Orthopaedic Foot...
Health and fitness professionals can now go online to earn continuing education credits (CECs) from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The ACSM’s new education platform, at www.onlinelearning-acsm.org, offers a wide selection of continuing education...
The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is hosting its popular “Mastering Medicare: Coding” course in downtown Seattle August 6-7. Participants will learn about how to code new complex devices through interactive discussions with AOPA experts,...
Researchers at The Pennsylvania State University have identified structural characteristics that distinguish the foot and ankle mechanics of trained sprinters from nonsprinters. Are similar underlying variables responsible for the reductions in mobility that affect older adults?
By Stephen J. Piazza, PhD
Exercise is the standard prescription for obesity. But alterations to joint biomechanics, gait, and anatomical structure in overweight children and teens mean that physical activity comes with its own risks, which practitioners must factor into any clinical recommendations.
By Christina Hall Nettles
Contrary to the conclusions of early research, recent studies suggest that arch height does indeed affect lower extremity function. The biomechanics associated with different arch heights may provide a basis for treatment and prevention of related injuries.
By Thomas C. Michaud, DC
Gauntlet-style ankle foot orthoses offer an alternative to a larger rigid thermoplastic AFO for foot and ankle pathologies requiring more stability or immobilization than a foot orthosis provides. Materials, trim lines, and fabrication techniques can vary to meet different patients’ needs.
By Holly Tuchscherer Olszewski MS, CPO
A convergence of comorbidities means diabetic patients on dialysis have an even higher risk of foot ulcers and amputation than those without renal disease. The potential for preventing these complications at dialysis centers is too often underappreciated by practitioners.
By Larry Hand
This two-part series examines the link between ACL injury and the later development of osteoarthritis (OA) and how surgery may strengthen or weaken that link. This second installment explores meniscal damage, proprioception, and what MRI can add to the discussion.
By Cary Groner
As part of its ongoing efforts to integrate and advance its Automated Orthotic Manufacturing System, Sharp Shape is beta-testing a new product called COR Manager for managing and modeling cast-correction COR files, the company’s proprietary file format for foot...
The Sigvaris Performance Sleeve is now available in two new colors: lime and orange. Part of the company’s line of sports compression products for competitive athletes, the Sigvaris Performance Sleeve provides 20 to 30 mmHg of graduated compression from ankle to calf...
Mastercare offers the Mastercare-CN-AH6 heavy duty professional therapy table for sports teams and athletes. The table holds individuals up to 400 pounds in either prone or supine positions. It is equipped with a 3-in thick moving divided backrest with a built-in...
The Learning Loft, manufacturer of the Fashions For Casts collection of decorative fabric covers for concealing a fiberglass cast, announces Brace Cover Fashions. Brace Cover Fashions are trendy, fashionable fabric covers worn over orthopedic braces to make healing...
Powerstep introduces PowerKids, affordable, easy-to-use prefabricated orthoses specifically designed for children. These functionally correct orthoses are designed to improve foot alignment, posture, and balance, control excess motion, and reduce muscle fatigue....
Acor Orthopaedic has added a comprehensive line of Microcel Puff SBR (soling, build ups, and repairs) to its growing family of materials. This durable blended material combines the benefits of EVA and SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) and is intended to be used for build...
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