Lower Extremity Review
The adverse biomechanical effects of concussion can persist for up to two years, but short-term visual deficits may help identify athletes who are most at risk for gait-related effects, according to multiple studies presented in…
By Jordana Bieze Foster
Preseason hip abductor strength is associated with risk of lateral noncontact ankle sprain in soccer players, according to research presented in early June at the annual ACSM meeting in Boston.
By Jordana Bieze Foster
Gluteal muscle fatigue is associated with altered upper extremity kinematics in collegiate softball players, according to findings from the University of Auburn in Alabama that add to the body of research supporting the importance of the lower body in throwing athletes.
By Jordana Bieze Foster
Preoperative hip mechanics during gait can enhance clinical scores for identifying patients who are less likely to have an adequate clinical response after total hip arthroplasty (THA), according to…
By Katie Bell
Preliminary findings presented in early June at the 2016 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) meeting in Boston suggest there may be a subgroup of athletes who are most likely to respond positively to knee bracing after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
By Jordana Bieze Foster
Among habitually shod runners with a recent history of injury, those with the greatest magnitudes of loading asymmetry are those who are most likely to become more symmetrical after switching to barefoot running, according to…
By Jordana Bieze Foster
Listening to what patients have to say is an important part of healthcare. But, as research continues to demonstrate, it’s no substitute for objective measurements.
By Jordana Bieze Foster
Safety of underhand pitch is over-rated – Better pre- and off-season lower-body conditioning may help prevent some serious overuse injuries to the upper extremities of young female fast-pitch softball players, according to the lead author of a recent prospective study of player-reported injuries.
By Hank Black
Weight loss may improve function – Overweight and obese children present with higher overall foot loading and a disproportional impact on the midfoot and longitudinal arch, with those as young as 1 or 2 years of age affected, according to research from Germany that may have implications for abnormal foot loading prevention in children.
By Katie Bell
Effects of AFOs on distance, speed vary – A recent study demonstrates the importance of personalizing prescriptions for ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) in children with cerebral palsy, rather than applying group data to individuals.
By Larry Hand
These children often have wider, more flexible, and more pronated feet than typically developing kids that don’t fit well into conventionally sized and shaped footwear. Ill-fitting shoes are linked to foot-specific disability and many other issues. Here, clinicians share strategies for finding the right fit.
By Lori Roniger
Trampoline use, both in backyards and in large recreational parks, is up. So are injuries incurred on the equipment, including fractures with potentially serious long-term sequelae. Some groups advise a ban on home use, but other experts disagree, citing the equipment’s benefits for motor learning and active play.
By P.K. Daniel
Coral, a leading brand of coral minerals, now offers Coral Complex3 and Daily D, two supplements to help support healthy bones. Daily D provides 500 IU (1250% DV) of the “sunshine vitamin”, vitamin D3. In addition, it provides 100 mg of coral calcium per capsule.
The Cloudflyer from Swiss footwear company On features a low-profile outsole, a wide platform, and an active wedge in the medial heel and lateral forefoot to give pronation guidance without static features such as posting and dual-density foam
Jellyfeet occlusive foot covers are reusable, multiuse products that offer protection, aid in treatment, and enhance moisturization. They serve as a barrier between the skin and dirt or other harmful agents on the ground. Because they are water resistant and impermeable to lotions and…
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