Lower Extremity Review
LegWorks’ ATK (all-terrain knee) HydraPro is a low-maintenance, waterproof, and highly functional 4-bar prosthetic knee joint that is designed to meet the physical demands of active amputees; it is offered with or without stance flexion. The company’s patented Autolock Technology stance phase controller is engineered to…
Elite Orthopaedics has brought to market the Swedish Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO). This new, multifaceted AFO is designed to prevent foot drop and heel cord tightness, and to support the foot in a proper position. Indications include mild foot drop secondary to cerebrovascular accident and other neurological conditions.
Tea Tree Ultimates Foot Wipes from PediFix help clean sweat and odor, dirt and grime, fungus, bacteria, and germs from skin surfaces. Practitioners can keep the wipes in the treatment room for quick patient cleanup before exams. The tea tree wipes are also helpful for diabetic and post-op foot care. Patients in nursing homes are also targeted users for the wipes, as are individuals who wear sandals and other open shoes.
VKTRY Performance Insoles from VKTRY Gear are engineered specifically for sports usage. The insoles are designed to return the energy an athlete generates into explosive power, which translates to improved speed and agility. The insoles feature a patented carbon fiber design that, according to third-party research, has been proven to increase explosiveness by 9.3%.
Pivot is an articulated, self-aligning, low-profile AFO hinge newly available from LaunchPad. It is designed to be fabricated similarly to a flexure joint, meaning an alignment jig is unnecessary. Pivot provides the mechanism of movement that allows practitioners to control sagittal plane motion without the bulk of traditional urethane hinge bodies or double-action ankle joints.
OPED Medical now offers the new VACOcast Diabetic – the ideal boot for diabetic foot syndrome, ulcerations of the foot, post-operative care after toe and forefoot amputations, diabetic neuro-osteoarthropathy, and DNOAP and Charcot foot. Studies show same results as TCC, but more effective!
Another 1st! OS1st® has applied our medical grade manufacturing technologies and unsurpassed quality to an increasing consumer health and protection need, travel health and safety. OS1st® TS5™ Travel Socks have medically correct graduated compression for the prevention of venous issues related to long term sitting, such as air travel and other forms of extended immobility.
When the Feet Hit the Ground….Everything Changes is a beginner to intermediate live/in person course designed to advance the mastery of foot & ankle biomechanics. As the first point of contact to the ground, the feet play a major role in lower-extremity chain mechanics. With proper treatment and mechanical correction, debilitating injuries can be both overcome and prevented.
As a podiatrist, athlete, coach, and independent running shoe proprietor, I have always had an interest in biomechanics and the impact on lower extremity overuse injuries and conditions. Perhaps the most well-known biomechanical term, pronation, is also the most misunderstood. In his recent article, Benno Nigg et al.
By Mark Mendeszoon, DPM
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