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Ground-breaking research into cellular reprogramming, made possible in part with funding from the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), is leading to technology that could heal wounds more than 5 times faster than the human body can…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently provided guidance to the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs) that allows nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) to certify the medical need for diabetic shoes…
DJO, LLC, Lewisville, TX, announced the acquisition of Trilliant Surgical, Houston, TX, a national provider of foot and ankle orthopedic implants. The acquisition supports DJO’s focused expansion into the adjacent high-growth $1 billion US foot and ankle market.
ATI Physical Therapy (ATI), Bolingbrook, IL, has launched new limb loss specialty centers that expand the use of outpatient physical therapy (PT) and creates a stronger care continuum for patients who are scheduled to undergo limb loss surgery or have experienced limb loss.
The IFAST® dynamic ankle stabilizer was developed with the body in mind, moving the way athletes move and protecting the way the body protects. It fits easily inside any shoe. Incorporated into the IFAST is a synthetic ligament. Using specially selected materials, the tension…
The MFLEX from Njoie is a full-body personal massage tool specifically designed to target the hard-to-reach trigger points most other massagers cannot. The MFLEX features an easily adjustable base that widens from 5.25″to 7.25″ with the push of a button, providing versatility to users…
Fitterfirst Slant Boards are effective stretching devices for performance enhancement, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. These adjustable incline boards are designed to target and stretch the calf, arch, hamstring, and hip muscles. They are well-suited for use in a clinic, club, or at home.
Ultrasuede® is a luxurious, highly functional non-woven fabric with a suede texture. It leverages Toray’s unparalleled fiber technologies to provide ideal solutions for orthotics applications and can even provide added weight-bearing support throughout the gait cycle.
OS1st’s WP4 Wellness Performance Socks are fabricated using nano-bamboo charcoal, and they are seamless, non-binding, and cushioned. Now, the same sock is available with 50% more stretch for an extra-wide fit; they are available in medical crew and no show.
Whether they’re for soccer, football, lacrosse, or baseball, CURREX CLEATPRO insoles deliver ultimate comfort, amazing stability, and perfect control even at your top speed. They put your feet in charge thanks to their NEO Touch SuperGrip anti-slip technology and their…
Free Life Labs’ NerveReverse is designed to improve blood flow and reduce inflammation surrounding the nerves. This allows damaged nerves to return to a healthy state, eliminating those nagging symptoms such as numbness, burning, and tingling.
Surestep, an innovator in pediatric orthotics for more than 20 years, now offers unique adult solutions. The Stabilizer is more than a preventive option for adults who experience stability and balance issues. It’s a solution that restores confidence, proprioception, and function.
National Biomechanics Day (NBD)—April 7, 2021—is a worldwide celebration of biomechanics in its many forms for high school students and teachers. Sponsored by The Biomechanics Initiative, NBD is in its 6th year of celebrating all things biomechanics. NBD’s goal is to accelerate the growth and impact of biomechanics science and application by introducing biomechanics to young people, namely high school students.
The most common neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus is distal symmetrical polyneuropathy, also known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). It affects around 12–50% of individuals with diabetes. DPN is a known important risk factor for serious adverse sequelae such as foot ulceration and amputation.
Facemasks are the most widely used tool for mitigating the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Decreased disease severity by the wearer has also been linked to the use of cloth facemasks. This well-documented finding is surprising considering that such masks are poor at filtering the smallest aerosol particles, which can reach the lower respiratory tract and have been associated with severe disease.
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