Cadence Biomedical introduces the therapeutic version of the Kickstart Walking System, a rehabilitation system designed to help physical therapists maximize rehabilitation outcomes in patients who have experienced a …
Lower Extremity Review
Therafirm Ease Compression
New from Therafirm is the Ease premium opaque gradient compression line, which complements Knit-Rite’s patented Core-Spun by Therafirm compression socks. Both the gradient compression line and the compression …
Slim Fit Max Insoles
Foot Management is now introducing its Slim Fit Max insole, which is made with durable EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) top and bottom covers for added comfort and shock absorption. This orthotic device has a sturdy …
Orfitrans Excel
Orfitrans Excel from Allied O&P Supply is a new polyethylene (PE) copolymer for ankle and foot orthoses and flexible prosthetic sockets and liners. It comes in black or semitransparent. It has a very low friction that is not …
MultiMotion Joint
Allard USA offers its new MultiMotion joint, a dynamic corrective system joint designed to ensure fast, efficient, and effective treatment of contractures resulting from neurological conditions. MultiMotion features three …
iWALK2.0 Hands-free Crutch
The iWALK2.0 is a hands-free crutch designed to end the pain and inconvenience of conventional crutches. It allows people with lower leg injuries to lead functional, hands-free, pain-free lives during the nonweight-bearing …
Dorsal Night Splint
New on the market, Powerstep’s Dorsal Night Splint offers patients relief from the pain and discomfort associated with plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis. This low profile splint holds the foot in a neutral or …
CV2 from Good Blood Flow
Good Blood Flow introduces the CV2, a wellness product designed to increase venous and arterial lower extremity blood flow. In addition to improving circulation, the CV2 can be used to help relieve restless leg …
Anatomical Roller
OPTP’s new Anatomical Roller is designed for core strengthening, balance work, postural reeducation, kinesthetic exercise, spinal stabilization, physical therapy, Pilates, and stretching. The roller’s asymmetrical …
Paralympic medalist Amy Purdy finishes second on ballroom dance reality show
Adaptive snowboarder and bilateral transtibial amputee Amy Purdy and her dance partner Derek Hough cha-chaed and tangoed their way to a very close second-place spot on the May 20 finale of season 18 of Dancing …
SureFit will offer BioMedix’s PADnet
Austin, TX-based SureFit Shoes and health information technology company BioMedix signed an exclusive distribution agreement in May allowing SureFit to offer the St. Paul, MN-based company’s PADnet in-office vascular testing devices and collaborative care programs to the podiatric marketplace.
Geelong to host pedorthic symposium
The Pedorthic Association of Australia announced in May that it will host the 2014 International Pedorthic Symposium, scheduled for September 12-14 in Geelong, Victoria.
OHI aquires PedAlign, new investor
Ronkonkoma, NY-based custom device manufacturer Orthotic Holdings, Inc (OHI) on May 27 announced its acquisition of PedAlign, a San Diego-based foot orthotic company that offers practitioners a fully digital orthotic solution.
Red Cross honors Ottobock blogger
The Minnesota branch of the American Red Cross in May selected Ottobock blogger and above-knee amputee Kate Ross for its “Give Life Hero” award, which recognizes individuals whose commitment to blood donation plays an important role in their communities.
Strength and concussion
Torque deficits may put limbs at risk – Changes in muscle strength in athletes who have experienced a concussion may help explain the apparent association between concussion and lower extremity injury…
By Jordana Bieze Foster
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