Lower Extremity Review
Encouraging exercise and appropriate footwear selection may be key in helping patients maintain healthy activity levels. Exercise is recommended for the majority of patients regardless of age, gender, or physical disability. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans1 recommended that all adults perform 150 minutes…
By Audris Tien, DPM, Brad Franklin, DNP, RN, FNP-C, FAANP, and Jarrod Shapiro, DPM, FACFAOM, FACFAS
This overlooked, often-left-undiagnosed ankle pathology causes long-term pain and instability. Appropriate treatment protocols, applied in a timely manner, can get patients back on their feet. The ankle presents an interesting dichotomy of strength and frailty: Whereas the ankle supports body weight, makes sharp twists and turns, and keeps the body from falling…
By Scott Pensivy, PT, LAT, ATC
MedShape, Atlanta, GA, an orthopedic device manufacturer, announced the launch of its DynaNail Mini™ Fusion System, which is available in 7mm and 8mm diameters and 60mm to 100mm lengths. Featuring MedShape’s patented superelastic nickel titanium (NiTiNOL) technology, the DynaNail Mini is the first orthopedic device designed specifically for subtalar fusion that offers…
The Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Policy Article (PA) for Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes was recently revised, as follows. The effective date is January 1, 2019.
Effective September 1, the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Qualified Independent Contractor (QIC) contract for administering all reconsiderations (second-level appeals) on processed DME claims has been transitioned to the contract awardee, MAXIMUS Federal Services. All reconsideration requests must now be submitted to Maximus Federal Services…
University of Montana (UM) Assistant Professor Richard Willy, PT, PhD, is the lead author on a paper that offers new guidelines for treating patellofemoral pain (PFP), often known as runner’s knee. PFP affects 25% of the general population every year, with women reporting PFP twice as often as men.
Now available from JMS Plastics is its new polyethylene rigid foam. The foam is available in 20″ x 42″ sheets and in 5 thicknesses: 1/16″, 1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4″, 3/8″, and 1/2″. The new foam is described as both easy to grind and easy to mold. According to the company, the material is half the weight of competitive products, making it ideal for fabricating lower extremity products.
Cluffy has introduced the Lux Step insole. This office-dispensed, over-the-counter (OTC) product is designed for optimization of first ray function and to address elements needed for effective relief of plantar fasciitis. A patent-pending dynamic arch design allows for optimum arch support. The insole incorporates a gel heel pad to provide shock absorption without interfering with shoe fit.
The High Achilles Ankle Brace was designed to relieve pain in the back of the heel caused by inflammation of the Achilles tendon; it is appropriate for post-Achilles tendon rupture, tendonitis, and strains. According to BRD Sport, the 3D knit technology creates targeted intermittent compression and reduces swelling while relieving pain and enhancing circulation.
New to the PediFix product line is the 5 ½” heavy-duty professional nail nippers, which are packaged for sale to appropriate patients for at-home care, yet are tough enough for clinical use. According to the company’s president and CEO, Christopher Case, the new nail clippers were inspired by requests from patients longing for at-home devices capable of trimming thick and fungal nails like those used by physicians.
The RunTime baropodometric treadmill analyzes posture accurately by calculating and showing the plantar pressures during walking and running. According to Sensor Medica, it was developed using the latest technologies, and in combination with freeStep software, RunTime belongs to the new generation of integrated instruments for postural evaluation and biomechanical analysis.
Inspired by the rough, dry, cracked feet of professional dancers and dance students, Love, Lori is dedicated to providing healthy foot care that soothes and repairs battered feet. Now available from Love, Lori is Foot Finish Foot Repair Cream. The antifungal cream is formulated with tea tree oil, rose oil, and lavender to fight foot infection and odor while reducing inflammation.
Ottobock’s expertise in custom orthotic fabrication and carbon composites come together to produce an inspiring custom carbon fiber AFO (CCAFO). Crafted from carbon prepreg, this lightweight and low-profile ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) provides a solution for individuals with plantar flexion weakness and those needing triplanar support for the foot and ankle.
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