Lower Extremity Review
Engineered from the insole out, POGO® redefines offloading footwear with the industry’s first athletic shoe built around the 13 mm Aircore™ Insole–3 times thicker than a standard insole for exceptional rebound, cushioning, and all-day comfort. The insole’s removable peg system allows for targeted pressure reduction, enabling clinicians to…
Össur’s Pro-Flex® LP Junior is a new pediatric prosthetic foot that provides flexibility and energy return, promoting confident, balanced movement in active children. The prosthesis features the dynamics and performance typically seen in an adult prosthesis, along with the flexibility and stiffness to accommodate the demands placed by a child user.
Combining premium materials with advanced orthotic design, the Phoebe leather shoe marks a milestone for Revitalign® by Waco Shoe Company. Named WALKWELL™, this technology features articulated flex zones in both the heel and forefoot to enhance the shoe’s flexibility, promoting a more natural gait and greater foot mobility for the wearer.
The KT® Soothe™ product line is designed to support pain relief and promote muscle recovery. KT Tape Soothe harnesses the power of lavender and magnesium to provide holistic wellness and multipurpose pain management for active individuals and athletes. KT Tape Soothe with Lavender & Magnesium introduces a new level of muscle care by infusing…
The Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton, powered by the advanced AI MotionEngine Ultra, adapts to a user’s stride by sensing subtle shifts in motion and tailoring support accordingly. It features over 12 integrated sensors that continuously adapt to users’ movements in real-time, delivering support when and where needed, resulting in smoother steps, reduced effort, and stability.
The XRZ™ Pickleball Shoe by SQAIRZ is the first pickleball ball shoe to have been approved by Medicare for reimbursement, recognizing its design as performance-enhancing and proven to improve balance and reduce fall risk. SQAIRZ footwear is built around a patented geometry that optimizes connection between the foot and the ground.
A next-generation lightweight, soft exoskeleton for children with cerebral palsy (CP) was developed to help children walk. The MyoStep addresses motor impairments that severely restrict children’s participation in physical activities, self-care, and academic pursuits. Developed by a team from the National Science Foundation (NSF) University of Houston…
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has announced its 2026 Board of Directors. Elected by members, the board is representative of the membership and serves as the governing body, responsible for the supervision and direction of AOPA’s mission. The executive committee consists of Kimberly Hanson, CPRH, who will serve as…
Researchers led by Benjamin J. Fregly, PhD, a professor of mechanical engineering and bioengineering at Rice University, Houston, Texas, have developed a treatment design software that implements a personalized medicine approach for addressing impaired neuromusculoskeletal function.
Researchers from Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, and South Shore Hospital, Weymouth, Massachusetts, have uncovered that the combination of 2 common diabetes drugs—injectable insulin and orally administered metformin—increases the amount of metformin at the wound site.
Researchers from the University of Utah (U of U), Salt Lake City; New York University; and Stanford University, California, have demonstrated the potential of gait retraining to relieve arthritic knee pain without drugs or surgery. The researchers were specifically looking at patients with mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis (OA) in the medial compartment of…
Scientists at Saarland University’s Homburg Campus, Germany, have developed a pioneering robot-assisted procedure for joint replacement surgery. Their approach removes the need for bone pins and external infrared cameras in procedures such as knee replacement surgery. Led by Professor Stefan Landgraeber, director of the…
The new global exercise guidelines for healthy longevity in older adults are here. With exercise recommendations to address >14 chronic diseases, adverse outcomes, and geriatric syndromes including: falls, cancer, dementia, type 2 diabetes, depression and anxiety. A key focus is the need for personalized exercise prescription and translating the evidence to practice. “The ultimate goal is enhanced quality of life, regardless of age or initial state of fitness or frailty.”
The Neural Sleeve 2, an advanced non-invasive technology for supporting mobility, facilitates muscle re-education to help rewire walking for people living with neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, stroke, and other diagnoses such as muscle spasms/spasticity.
Smart textiles developed by researchers at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, use acoustic waves and glass fibers to help make precise measurements. They are light, breathable, easy to wash, and inexpensive, and offer great potential for medicine, sports and everyday life.
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