Lower Extremity Review
A recently published study from Australia sought to determine whether children (aged 10–16) are at greater risk of hyperthermia and dehydration than adults (aged 18–40) during exercise in hot conditions and to assess how well an adult sweat-rate calculator estimates children’s sweat rates.
A study focusing on high school football players in Georgia revealed that player position, particularly linemen, is a more significant predictor of exertional heat illnesses (EHIs) such as heat exhaustion than BMI. The research found that linemen are over twice as likely to experience heat-related issues compared to backs and specialists…
Among American sports, football has the highest incidence of exertional heat stroke (EHS), despite decades of prevention strategies. Based on recent reports, 100% of high school and college EHS football fatalities occur during conditioning sessions. Linemen are the at-risk population, constituting 97% of football EHS deaths.
Approximately 9,000 high school athletes are treated for heat-related illnesses every year in the United States. Back-to-school means back-to-sports for many students around the country. With the return of sports, health and safety guidelines must be in place. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association recommends 6 strategies for Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS) preparedness including: 1) hydration access; 2) emergency response plan enacted for school athletics; 3) policy with instructions for initiating emergency medical reservices response; 4) trained athletic training staff for recognition and treatment of EHS; 5) immersion tub filled with ice water before start of practice; 6) monitor wet-bulb globe temperature.
By Ciara L. Taylor, EdD, LAT, ATC
Millions of families in the United States (US) own dogs, and with these dogs comes an assortment of dog items (gates, beds, toys, etc.). Tens of thousands of falls associated with dogs are treated at US hospital emergency departments (EDs) each year, a portion of which involve dog items. The objective of this study is to describe dog-item-related…
By Mathias B. Forrester, BS
Assessing the clinical efficacy of different therapeutic options for KOA will aid clinicians in treating patients. While clinicians recognize the positive role of physical therapy in improving symptoms and functionality in knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients, these methods may differ in mechanisms of action, applicability, and efficacy variances.
By Xiao Chen, Yuanhe Fan, Hongliang Tu, and Yuan Luo
A lower activity in the muscles contributing to trunk instability (especially external oblique muscle and gluteus maximus) was observed in players with hamstring strain injury history, before and after ground impact during accelerated sprinting, compared to the healthy group.
Xtreme Roll-On, part of the Xtreme Wellness product line, mixes a blend of reishi mushroom peptides with its proprietary BioHeat Matrix to help improve circulation to calm inflammation, and accelerate localized muscle relief in smaller/harder-to-reach areas. The BioHeat Matrix features capsicum frutescens ferment extract…
Researchers from Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) and China’s Hebei University of Technology aimed to accurately measure temperature and strain signals without crosstalk by using laser-induced graphene (LIG), a two-dimensional material. In doing so, they discovered that this material also has…
GaitBetter is a state-of-the-art motor-cognitive virtual reality (VR) intervention for gait rehabilitation and fall prevention. It uses gamification and semi-immersive VR to simulate motor-cognitive challenges that patients experience in everyday life. Clinically proven to accelerate more positive outcomes and reduce falls by…
To reduce the likelihood of consequences caused by impaired blood flow, scientists from Lithuania have developed an ultrasonic foot stimulation device that can non-invasively improve blood circulation in the lower limbs, with the aim of preventing diabetic foot. This innovative device was created through a collaborative effort of…
OrthoLite® has expanded its range of insoles with the introduction of OrthoLite® Float. This product combines exceptional lightness with high-rebound support, adding comfort and high energy underfoot across all categories of footwear. With a resilience of >38%, OrthoLite Float offers immediate step-in comfort and a cushioned, floating ride.
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed 2 microneedle technologies that have shown efficacy in accelerating diabetic wound healing in preclinical models by preserving the functions of proteins called growth factors, and removing undesirable inflammatory compounds.
Through creating a treatment adaptable to the different needs of patients—using a new 3D-printed hydrogel made from cow meniscus—researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) believe they may have unlocked a better fix no matter where an injury occurs in a meniscus.
Orthofix Medical’s TrueLok™ Phantom and Tornado Hinges, from the company’s Orthopedics TrueLok circular frame portfolio, are designed for use with TrueLok circular frame offerings, including the TrueLok EVO Ring Fixation System. The TrueLok EVO System is a circular ring construct that consists of both…
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