Lower Extremity Review
The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) has been established to advance the science and clinical care surrounding limb preservation as well as support year-round efforts to advocate for best practices that champion prevention and lead to better health…
The current technology used to monitor an athlete’s performance ranges from small wearable fitness trackers to elaborate clinical monitoring equipment. Fitness trackers are compact and lightweight but can only collect data from a single point, which is…
The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) and the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) have announced the launch of the Prophylactic Dressing Standards Initiative (PDSI) and the establishment of a dedicated international task force to lead…
New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) will join the Touro College & University System and New York Medical College. Touro President Alan Kadish, MD, and NYCPM President Louis Levine signed a Membership Agreement in an…
Texas’ first school of podiatry could potentially open in fall 2021 at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) after being approved by the University of Texas System board of regents. The school of podiatry will be housed within the Division of Health Affairs…
Click Medical offers free online RevoFit education that allows practitioners to learn how to identify the best patient candidates for RevoFit Technology, understand how adjustability saves time and money, and fabricate a…
Bioness has launched the L100 Go System, which is a lower extremity technology that utilizes functional electrical stimulation (FES) to help patients with foot drop related to upper motor neuron disease/injury. Leveraging the success of the…
Socket Socks prosthetic covers are flexible, comfortable, and affordable prosthetic fashion covers for adults and children. The covers are made from a 4-way stretch Lycra fabric that fits the unique curves and edges of all sockets like a glove…
Skineez Skin-Reparative Hydrating Diabetic Socks are infused with 5 key skin-healthy benefits: retinol, shea butter, apricot kernel oil, vitamins A and E, and rose hip oil. This patented product delivers 24-hour hydration.
The Sensoria Smart Knee Band consists of 2 Sensoria Core Devices, each with its own 9-axis IMU (accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer). One is placed above and 1 is placed below the knee to baseline the patient before total knee…
PodoSmart is an easy-to-use web-based solution that allows healthcare professionals to clinically assess patients with mobility disorders. Using smart insoles connected to a mobile application via Bluetooth, objective measurements of…
NURVV is the pioneer of foot-based wearable technology using biomechanics. It’s on a mission to provide runners with the power to understand what their bodies are truly capable of and find their true potential.
US surgeons prescribing Australian KiSS Ankle Systems are redefining orthopedic bracing use post-injury and avoiding immobilization for lateral ankle sprains (LAS). KiSS is a biomechanically customized intervention prescribed for…
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Athletes in all sports are constantly looking for an edge. Often, the focus is on increasing speed. The importance of high-intensity training cannot be underestimated, but there are prerequisites. These are part of the MAF Method, allowing athletes to develop a lasting individualized plan to improve fitness — including speed — while also maintaining optimum health.
By Phil Maffetone, DC
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