Lower Extremity Review
New Silcare Breathe prosthetic liners from Endolite feature laser drilled perforations to allow moisture and air to escape, offering improved comfort and control for amputees and reducing the risks of socket movement, loss of connection, and skin damage.
Nail Creations are an attractive, safe, temporary cosmetic solution for damaged, infected, or missing toenails. These temporary, cosmetic grade cover-ups create the illusion of a healthy, beautiful toenail for a day at the beach or an evening out in open-toed shoes, while…
The American Board for Certification on Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (BOC) in December gave the Pedorthic Foundation $100,000.
OPTP (Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products) has published the 34th edition of its semi-annual professional catalog. The updated catalog now includes nearly 1000 health and wellness products, many of which are offered exclusively through OPTP…
Swede-O announces a new generation of Thermal Supports engineered with MVT2 (Micro Ventilated Thermal) technology, which is designed to provide compression and warmth for pain relief in patients with sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries, arthritis, and other painful conditions.
Austin, TX-based Ottobock’s customers in January began getting support from the company’s new business unit and sales organization dedicated to orthotics.
DonJoy, a DJO Global company, is proud to introduce the TriZone Knee Brace. Featuring compression knit and silicone materials, TriZone is a lightweight, low-profile knee sleeve designed for performance as well as protection from knee pain.
New from Cascade Orthopedic Supply, ProComp is a polypropylene-based composite, stabilized with discontinuous carbon fiber, for the custom fabrication of lower extremity orthoses. The 3D carbon fiber matrix is discretely imbedded into the core of the laminate, which…
In an attempt to decrease the risk of re-rupture and revision surgery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, practitioners are refining the decision process regarding which procedure is best for which patient.
By Cary Groner
New from Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, GlideWear Shear Protection Socks provide targeted protection from friction and shear to help prevent skin breakdown. Featuring dual-layer, low-friction fabric technology, GlideWear is engineered to provide…
Kano-Labs has updated its KanoPrint Direct Forming Station, designed for the creation of custom total contact corrective orthotic devices—with the foot either in a subtalar-neutral, nonweightbearing position or in a corrected position—while accounting for soft tissue expansion.
Basketball is associated with a high number of lower extremity injuries, often related to footwear and the unique biomechanics and repetitious motion of the sport. This reflects the evolution of basketball from a refined sport to one of extreme physical contact and leverage. At elite levels of competition, the joint loading that comes with…
By Patricia Pande, MClScPT, CSCS, CPed
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) on February 12 installed its 2016-2017 board of directors at the organization’s 74th Annual Scientific Conference in Austin, TX.
Sigvaris North America has announced Microfiber Shades, a fun new line of microfiber compression socks for people who need to wear graduated compression but want more playful socks with a pop of color.
Evidence suggests that no one foot strike style can be expected to decrease injury risk in all runners, and that switching foot strike patterns can have unintended consequences. Using a shorter stride length, however, can be an effective alternative for some runners.
By Elizabeth Boyer, PhD, and Tim Derrick, PhD
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