Lower Extremity Review
Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is a common injury with a high recurrence rate. Potential inequities in care provided may contribute to recurrence. The purpose of this study was to describe LAS classified as ‘recurrent’ in NCAA Division I athletes across…
This study aimed to compare and rank gluteal muscle forces in eight hip-focused exercises performed with and without external resistance and describe the underlying fiber lengths, velocities, and muscle activations.
A team at Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Health Tech led by Associate Professor Alireza Dolatshahi-Pirouz, PhD, have made a leap forward in tissue regeneration by creating a multi-leveled scaffold that encompasses properties of native bone on the…
Using a novel neuromodulation approach that incorporates gait-combined closed-loop transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), a team of researchers from Japan demonstrated significant gait improvements in patients with various neurological disorders including…
A team of Swiss and French neuroscientists and neurosurgeons reported that they have re-established the communication between the brain and spinal cord with a wireless digital bridge, allowing a paralyzed person to walk again naturally.
As part of research funded by the National Institutes of Health, the University of Denver Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics has made available a repository of 3D models of the human lower extremities created from the Visible Human Female and Male imaging datasets.
Art Dyck, the president of Fillauer Motion Control, has retired effective August 31. Dyck has been in this position for 6 years and with the company for 35 years. Jon Winegar has been named regional vice president of Fillauer Motion Control and…
The XtremityTTTM Socket System is a thermoformable transtibial definitive socket that is easier, faster, and safer to custom fabricate than a traditional carbon fiber laminated socket. The foundation for the system is an injection-molded socket preform with…
PopSoleTM is a versatile, stress-relieving insole composed of tightly packed bubbles in an anatomic position. The arch and metatarsal pad are multi-level and may be immediately customized to accommodate a lower arch by popping the overlying bubble.
Comrad’s calf compression sleeves were developed to provide relief by addressing shin splints, calf cramps, and fatigue in the lower leg. They are designed with performance in mind as they are perfect for running, cycling, and training.
York Nordic is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Motivator walking poles with a newly designed ergonomic grip that lends support to Nordic Walking to ensure maximum benefit and comfort to the user. The Motivator offers patented…
Helicoll is a bio-engineered skin substitute product made of high-purity Type-I collagen (>97% pure). It is designed to accelerate tissue regeneration, repair, and heal wounds caused by burns, trauma, diabetes, or other chronic conditions such as…
The Marena Group has launched a product designed specifically to assist patients recovering from lipedema reduction surgery. This new compression garment features the innovative FlexFit Comfort Ankle™, a unique foot construction with…
Custom, flexible ParFlex Plus® Orthotic for Golfers offers a unique forefoot stabilization, allowing for a stronger follow through. Wearers can benefit from improved proprioception, which is a key element of athletic performance and injury prevention while participating in the sport.
THINK Surgical’s TMINI™ Miniature Robotic System has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food & Drug Administration. The system includes a wireless robotic handpiece that assists surgeons in performing total knee replacement.
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