Lower Extremity Review
The ability to achieve a 90° squat appears to have important functional implications for patients rehabilitating from total knee arthroplasty. However, detecting impairment may require more rigorous methods than conventional sit-to-stand testing.
By Mark D. Rossi, PhD, PT, CSCS, and Denis Brunt, EdD, PT
Learned disuse of the affected limb can lead to weight-bearing asymmetries in patients with stroke-related hemiparesis. Compelled body-weight shift therapy, using shoe inserts to force loading of the affected limb, can help patients achieve a more symmetrical gait.
By Alexander S. Aruin, PhD
Although the technique is still in its infancy, early research suggests gait retraining can be used to address medial collapse, primarily in runners with patellofemoral pain (PFP) syndrome, and to reduce impact loading in runners with PFP or tibial stress fracture.
By Ashlin Miller, BS, and Richard W. Willy, PhD, PT, OCS
Practitioners and researchers are redefining rocking and rolling as key components of gait, and designing ankle foot orthoses and other orthotic and prosthetic devices to specifically address impairments in the way certain patients rock and roll.
By Cary Groner
Documenting how shock propagates through the leg and is attenuated by the soft tissues appears to be a critical step toward advancing practitioners’ and researchers’ understanding of lower extremity injury mechanisms related to running and landing activities.
By Timothy A. Burkhart, PhD, EIT, Alison Schinkel-Ivy, MHK, and David M. Andrews, PhD
Given the limitations of pharmacotherapy options for treating painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy, practitioners are also considering the merits of cognitive therapy, orthotic management, and combination therapies to relieve patients’ pain.
By Larry Hand
YogaPro has introduced YogaToes Gems, a “lite” version of its original YogaToes footcare product. Like the original YogaToes, the Gems exercise and stretch foot muscles, which in turn helps improve foot posture. YogaToes Gems feature an under-toe lift bar that...
Apis Footwear offers the cutting-edge Mt. Emey 3D camera system to help customers save time and money on custom foot orthosis fabrication. The Mt. Emey 3D camera system can send 3D data about the patient’s foot with a click of a button, which saves time and eliminates...
Trulife introduces the new PC (polycentric) Friction Control Knee with Lock. The new SSK602L and SSK604L are Trulife’s latest locking knees. Lightweight and durable, they can be used either in a locked position or in free motion. Both prosthetic knees have a constant...
Spenco Medical Corporation has updated its Total Support footwear line and added two Siesta styles. The Siesta Vented features breathable air weave mesh panels and a suede heel pull; the Siesta Slide has a low-profile back so the shoe can be slipped on easily. Both...
Algeos USA is proud to announce the launch of the Nova Precision A300xp Podiatry Drill in the US. The Nova Precision A300xp drill has a variable speed of up to 30,000 rpm and three memory storage settings for preferred revolution values. It is lightweight and has an...
StrechCordz from NZ Manufacturing now include a new dual stretch strap. The Stretch and Mobility Strap, with one strap made of nylon webbing connected to a stretch elastic strap, is designed for stretching that uses isometric contractions to improve flexibility. Its...
Aetna Felt Corporation offers Turf Toe Steel Insoles, for prevention and management of turf toe and other metatarsophalangeal joint injuries. The Turf Toe Steel Insoles are available in standard sizes, in half and full steel. The insoles are laser-cut spring steel,...
PediFix introduces the newest Visco-Gel foot protection product, the Toe Buddy, which gently separates and aligns crooked toes. Visco-Gel is the company’s proprietary Gel polymer material that cushions, protects, and conforms to foot contours. Designed like a “buddy...
The EZFit Sport Firm premolded foot orthosis, made in the USA, offers comfort and pain relief for many patients. The full-length design offers immediate support for pes planus and plantar fasciitis, and is also suitable for athletes who play high-impact sports such as...
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