Lower Extremity Review
There is no question that walking is generally a good form of exercise. However, it is not always appropriate during all phases of pregnancy, nor does it adequately prepare a woman for delivery or the fourth ‘Tornado’ Trimester. Long gone are the days of no lifting and putting your feet up during pregnancy. Pregnancy is the time to ‘train’ for a postnatal marathon that will last several years in a sleep-deprived state.
By Tracie Smith-Beyak
By Monica R. Maly, PT, PhIn a recent study in The Lancet, Cui et al estimated there are ~654 million people age 40 and older around the world who have knee osteoarthritis and an additional ~87 million individuals age 20 and older who have already been diagnosed.
By Monica R. Maly, PT, PhD
Sleep – that magical state where our bodies recuperate, our minds rejuvenate, and we are free of the everyday stresses of the world – is a necessary physiological process that all humans require.
By Jeremy R. Hawkins, PhD, LAT, ATC; Michael Reeder, DO; and Alli Powell, DAT, LAT, ATC
In the first article of this series, I provided a general overview of the concepts of recovery and regeneration as well as terminological and methodological differences. I called it a necessary consequence of the stresses relating to training and performance. Since then, recovery has come out of the shadows.
By Antonio Robustelli, MSc, CSCS
Many foot and ankle specialists focus on the musculoskeletal conditions of patients. Skin and nail conditions of the feet, however, are some of the most common complaints that patients have. This 3-part series describes the most common conditions patients present with to my office and provides some effective treatment options.
By Paul J. Betschart, DPM
Ottobock, Duderstadt, Germany, has appointed Marc C. Lundeberg as the new CEO and regional president of the company’s North America operation, headquartered in Austin, TX. He succeeds Brad Ruhl, who will remain on as non-executive chairman until he transitions to retirement after a more than 30-year tenure with…
Bioness, Valencia, CA, has been acquired by Bioventus, Durham, NC, a global company with a focus on clinically effective, cost-efficient, minimally invasive medical treatments that engage and enhance the body’s natural healing processes. The acquisition cost was for $45 million in up-front consideration, with up to…
Caresole’s Circa Knee Compression Sleeve is professionally crafted and designed to relieve knee pain and prevent knee injuries. Made from a soft neoprene material, the sleeve keeps knees warm, helping to lubricate joints and prevent injuries. The contoured fit allows for maximum comfort, non-slip silicone strips and…
The CITRESPLINE™ and CITRELOCK™ Ligament Reconstruction Devices from Acuitive Technologies are intended to firmly engage tendons and ligaments within a bone tunnel while preserving the integrity of the soft tissue during insertion of the device. These products are intended to be used during orthopedic surgeries for…
DJO, a subsidiary of Colfax Corporation and a global provider of medical technologies to get and keep people moving, announced that it has completed the acquisition of MedShape, a privately held orthopedic medical device company founded in 2005.
The Ascend smart knee orthosis is designed to help relieve knee pain and support functional improvements, dramatically improving mobility for patients. State-of-the-art embedded sensor technology intuitively senses and supports everyday movements, such as ascending and descending steps, and can also help those struggling with strenuous or extended activities, such as gardening or long walks, without pain or discomfort.
Motus Nova is a leader in neurorehabilitation technology with a mission to deliver high-quality interventions in every home. Foot drop and other lower extremity deficits contribute significantly to impaired functionality and safety of survivors of neurologic injuries such as stroke. The Motus Foot is an FDA Class I robotic therapeutic…
Although prosthetic legs usually weigh less than half of a natural limb, their perceived weight remains a point of dissatisfaction among users. Previously, researchers led by Stanisa Raspopovic, PhD, a professor at the ETH Zurich Department of Health Sciences and Technology in Zurich, Switzerland, have shown that…
KT Recovery+ Wave™ (KT Wave™) is a clinically proven, FDA-cleared wearable device that uses electromagnetic technology to provide patients a convenient, on-the-go solution for drug-free pain relief from sports injuries, knee pain, arthritis, back pain, sprains, and more.
SURGX® is a powerful antimicrobial gel designed to reduce surgical site and post-surgical infections by destroying planktonic and biofilm encased bacteria. Using Next Science’s patented, non-toxic XBIO® technology, SURGX conforms to post-operative wounds to prevent surface attachment of free-floating bacteria, eliminate pathogens…
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