Lower Extremity Review
The 100m race is the highlight of many track and field events; indeed, in the Olympic Games, it defines the fastest man and woman in the world. In this event, the block start performance and subsequent first 2 steps can be of critical importance since they directly influence the runner’s overall time.
The aim of this study was to determine if the quantity of running load performed in pre-season affects the incidence of injury in elite Gaelic footballers. It was hypothesized that a greater quantity of running loads completed will reduce the incidence rate of injury.
The Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA), the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES), and Clinical Exercise Physiology UK (CEP-UK) have recently endorsed the American College of Sports Medicine…
The Amputee Coalition, the only federally funded organization dedicated to serving the limb loss and limb difference community, announced it is partnering with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to support the Amputation Prevention Alliance. Complications from diabetes, including peripheral…
Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, and the Central Finland Health Care District have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)–based neural network to detect early knee osteoarthritis (OA) from x-ray images. The new AI-based method was trained to detect from x-rays whether there…
Hanger, Inc. has announced the promotion of Dixon LeGrande to the role of president of the company’s Products & Services business segment. Additionally, Coleson Chase has been promoted to vice president and general manager of SPS. In this expanded role he will oversee the SPS business, while…
Scientists from Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT), Japan, have investigated the usefulness of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) in assessing muscle function and parameters, which can quickly and non-invasively measure tissue resistance (which depends on the amount of water and…
Orthotic Holdings, Inc. (OHI), a provider of custom medical devices for healthcare providers who treat conditions associated with the lower extremities, announced that it has secured a majority investment from Summit Partners Credit Advisors. This investment will help support the…
Pedors Shoes, Marietta, GA, announced the launch of its new online directory, Let’s Walk, which is designed to help patients find a local foot healthcare professional who specializes in foot and ankle care, mobility, and therapy. Participating healthcare professionals include pedorthists, orthotists…
EMUAID® is taking a step forward with its innovative Ionic Silver Socks, bringing sock wearers anti-microbial protection, relief, performance, and comfort. These socks are woven with natural, broad-spectrum silver fiber for long-lasting moisture and odor control, keeping feet dry, bacteria-free…
The Wahl Cordless Percussion Massager uses high-penetration massage to attack muscle tension below the surface and can treat large muscle groups or pin-pointed problem areas through a combination of interchangeable heads and variable intensity control. Designed for full-body massage and…
Arthrex has launched the award-winning Arthrex Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy System to offer patients a better solution to traditional bunion surgery. The system is designed to be an all-inclusive set to facilitate minimally invasive surgical bunion correction. It is clinically proven to achieve…
The Persona® OsseoTi® Keel Tibia for cementless knee replacement is the latest addition to Zimmer Biomet’s clinically proven Persona Knee System. It features a new porous version of the Persona anatomic tibia with the company’s OsseoTi Porous Metal Technology, which uses…
Sinoveda’s Proflexa pain relief cream was formulated to quickly reduce inflammation and relieve pain. It also boosts blood flow and promotes long-term healing. This is done through the healing properties of 7 distinct herbs. Clove and camphor provide a soothing element for aching muscles.
Forward Motion Medical has announced that version 9 of its 3D casting app is available for free on iPads and now iPhones. The app, which debuted in 2016, has added features such as start to finish casting and ordering, real-time order tracking, the ability to scan for ankle foot orthoses…
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