The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) received the American Public Health Association Injury Control and Emergency Health Services (APHA ICEHS) Section’s 2023 Institutional Public Service Award in November during APHA’s Annual Meeting and Expo in Atlanta.
Lower Extremity Review
Robert Weil, DPM, Inducted into National Fitness Hall of Fame
The National Fitness Hall of Fame (NFHOF), a member-based educational organization that was founded to recognize the efforts individuals and organizations make to practice and promote healthy living, announced that Robert Weil, DPM, has been inducted into its 2023 Hall of Fame. Weil is a longtime sports podiatrist, having treated many…
AOPA Introduces 2024 Board of Directors
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) recently introduced its 2024 board of directors. The Executive Committee will consist of Mitchell Dobson, CPO, FAAOP, who assumes the role of president, along with, Teri Kuffel, JD, who moves into the role of immediate past president and Rick Riley who was appointed to be president-elect after…
Ankle Arthrodesis Nail System
The Shotel™ Ankle Arthrodesis Nail System uses a novel device design to treat end-stage ankle arthritis. The patented system, which is manufactured and distributed by BioPro Implants, differs from traditional ankle arthrodesis devices because its unique curved design allows for a minimally invasive approach with very small incisions.
Portable, Wireless TENS/NMES Unit
MANAMED®’s ManaFlexx 2 is a compact medical device that delivers electrical pulses to the user’s skin through the company’s patented wireless technology for 2 distinct uses. The device was originally granted US Food &Drug Administration–clearance for the noninvasive device as an adjunctive treatment in the management of post-surgical and post-traumatic acute pain.
Partial Knee Replacement System
Ortho Development’s BKS® Uni, the latest addition to its portfolio of Balanced Knee® implant systems, is a partial knee replacement system designed to preserve bone, simplify surgical technique, and leverage the clinical heritage of the Balanced Knee System. The product provides surgeons with a medial fixed-bearing system of implants and…
Customizable Pneumatic Compression Recovery Device
Recovapro Air by Recovapro is a US Food & Drug Administration–type II medical-grade compression system to aid athletes to have a faster recovery after intense training. The medical-grade pneumatic compression system is a proprietary technology that provides an adjustable pressure range of 30 mmHg to 150 mmHg.
Zippered Compression Socks
Zio Compression Socks are designed for both convenience and efficacy. The zipper ensures ease of donning and doffing while still providing all the benefits of traditional compression socks. They retain the vital graduated pressure, offering consistent support throughout the legs.
Video Exercise Program for Vibrant Aging
Ludica announced the availability of its subscription-based LudoFit platform, a revolutionary new exercise program designed to make fitness enjoyable, affordable, and convenient for seniors 55 and over. The company’s tech-forward approach is designed to inspire seniors to stay active, embrace health, and have fun.
Attractive Safety and Mobility Aids
Medline Industries has teamed up with Martha Stewart to introduce a new line of design-inspired bed, bath, and around-the-home safety and mobility products. The collection features prints and patterns in sophisticated colors and finishes. The new line of functional, practical, and affordable safety and mobility tools helps people in…
Audio Feedback Hand Weights or Running Speed, Short Distance Training
WeckMethod’s ProPulse Speed Trainers are compact hand weights that help enhance reaction time, increase speed, and amplify conditioning. They use audible and tactile feedback to coordinate timing and rhythm when exercising. The product aims to help individuals run faster and farther while remaining injury-free.
Greater effects by performing a small number of eccentric contractions daily than a larger number of them once a week
Our previous study found that one maximal voluntary eccentric contraction (MVC-ECC) performed daily for 5 days a week for 4 weeks increased MVC-ECC, isometric (MVC-ISO), and concentric contraction (MVC-CON) torque of the elbow flexors more than 10%. The present study investigated the effects of six maximal voluntary eccentric contractions on the…
Frequency of Concussions Increases US High School Athletes’ Reporting of Suicidal Attempts
Utilizing nationally representative data from the Youth Behavior Risk Surveillance System (YBRSS), a new study1 examined the association between self-reported concussion frequency and non-fatal suicidal behaviors among U.S. high school students. The study appeared in a special mental health issue of the…
Concussions, More Than Meets the Eye: NATA Study Finds Increasing Risk of Suicide Ideation With Second Concussion
In 2007, one study estimated there were 300,000 sports-related traumatic brain injuries in high school and collegiate athletes. Sports brain injuries and concussions were second only to motor vehicle accidents amongst people aged 15-24.1 Fast forward to a 2018 study using data from the Youth Risk Behaviors Survey where…
By Mark Mendeszoon, DPM
Return-to-Sport Following Deltoid Ligament and Syndesmosis Repair in a Division 1 Football Defensive Back
Background: A 22-year-old, Division I male football defensive back, with no previous history of ankle injury, sustained a left ankle injury during competition. The mechanism of injury was direct contact to the lateral lower leg from an opponent forcing the ankle toward eversion. Initial on-field evaluation revealed palpable…
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