Lower Extremity Review
Unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) does not reduce loading in the nonoperated knee, and the resulting asymmetry may help explain why many patients end up undergoing TKA in the contralateral knee within 10 years of the initial procedure, according to an Israeli study presented at the 2013 World Congress on Osteoarthritis.
Severity of meniscal abnormality in patients with knee OA is significantly associated with severity of proprioceptive impairment, according to research from the Netherlands presented at the 2013 World Congress on Osteoarthritis.
Adding exercise to a dietary program does not significantly increase weight loss or reduce loading in overweight patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) compared to diet alone, but the addition of exercise is associated with significant improvements in pain and function, according to preliminary results of a large 18-month trial presented in April at the 2013 World Congress on Osteoarthritis.
In the healthcare community there’s a lot of talk about the importance of treating the underlying cause of a disease rather than just the symptoms. But sometimes treating the symptoms can be pretty darned important too.
Jordana Bieze Foster, Editor
Studies of the kinematic variables associated with medial tibial stress syndrome suggest possible targets for prevention and intervention, including the use of foot orthoses.
By Janice K. Loudon, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC, and Michael P. Reiman, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, ATC, FAAOMPT, CSCS
Ankle foot orthoses can help compensate for muscle weakness and accommodate related structural deformities in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, but practitioners are constantly looking for ways to improve suboptimal compliance rates.
By Cary Groner
Researchers have identified gait alterations in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy but also in diabetic patients with normal sensation, raising questions about the extent to which factors other than neuropathy might also be affecting gait.
By Cary Groner
Balance testing is already recommended for concussion assessment in athletes, but research suggests the connections between concussion and neuromuscular variables are even more complex, and the opportunities for intervention more numerous.
By Brent Harper, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Artificial turf technology has advanced significantly, and some research suggests newer surfaces are as safe as grass, if not safer. But in other reports, including a high-profile NFL study, turf has been associated with higher rates of lower extremity injury.
By P.K. Daniel
Most individuals and organizations outside the VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) think artificial limbs when they hear the word prosthetics. The term VA Prosthetics is misleading to many people and organizations’ including members of Congress as VA Prosthetics...
For practitioners frustrated with the limitations of leather, Bracemasters offers the DRAFO DRG Flex, the latest addition to the DRAFO (dynamic response ankle foot orthosis) Gauntlet Series of hygienic, durable custom products. The DRAFO DRG Flex provides a balance...
China-Gel introduces a new convenient 2-oz travel tube of its topical pain reliever. The Tube 2 Go features the original China-Gel formula and comes with a clip for attaching to a purse, athletic bag, or other accessory. Developed by a chiropractor, China-Gel is an...
Homopolymer polypropylene from Allied Plastic Supply is now available in flesh tone and black for creating prosthetic definitive sockets. Both colors are available in 1/2” thickness. Polypropylene combines an excellent strength to weight ratio with a high degree of...
Ektio Athletic Shoes announces the launch of its new shoe, the Breakaway, which improves upon previous models with regard to comfort, performance, and ease of use. Endorsed by former National Basketball Association players Rick Barry and John Starks, the Breakaway...
Trigger Point Performance Therapy introduces the Cold Roller, designed to target muscles with a combination of myofascial release and cold compression. After two or more hours in the freezer, the gel-filled stainless steel roller maintains an effective cold...
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