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March 2011
Limited ROM after ACL reconstruction linked to radiographic osteoarthritis
Radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis five years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is significantly more likely in patients with limited range of motion—even by just a few degrees—in the operated knee, according to research presented at the AAOS meeting. Investigators from … Continue reading
March 2011
Preferred plantar fasciitis treatment changes with duration of symptoms
Foot and ankle surgeons favor stretching for a patient with four months of plantar fasciitis symptoms but turn to less conservative treatments if the pain continues for four months, according to survey results presented in February at the AAOS meeting. … Continue reading
March 2011
ABC releases orthotic fitters survey
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics announced in February the release of its 2010 Practice Analysis of ABC Credentialed Orthotic Fitters. ABC last conducted a practice analysis study of the orthotic fitter profession in 2004 and … Continue reading
March 2011
DJO Global announces its new name
Medical device company DJO Incorporated announced in February a name change to DJO Global, Inc., in recognition of the successful completion of key milestones related to the integration of the operational and commercial activities of its global businesses since the … Continue reading
March 2011
Vicon motion capture technology helps design shoes for skateboarders
The use of Vicon’s motion capture technology to help design skateboarding footwear was featured in February during National Engineers Week as an application that could inspire students to consider engineering careers and fields of study. The Sole Technology Institute is … Continue reading
March 2011
Alpha Orthotics posts bunion eBook
Alpha Orthotics, distributor of the hinged Bunion Aid splint, in February released its latest patient education eBook, “When the foot hits the ground from toe to heel: Bunion self-treatment products.” This complimentary eBook provides an overview of non-invasive bunion treatments … Continue reading
March 2011
Allard launches nonprofit foundation
Rockaway, NJ-based Allard USA has formed a non-profit organization, the Dralla Foundation, to address quality of life issues not only for wearers of its devices, but for all individuals with physical challenges. Expanding on the company’s philosophy of providing “support … Continue reading
March 2011
Game Ready cryotherapy device outperforms ice after ACL surgery
Use of the Game Ready compressive cryotherapy device after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is associated with more pain relief and less use of narcotic drugs than ice alone, according to research presented in February at the annual meeting of the … Continue reading
March 2011
FROM THE EDITOR: KEEPING IT REAL
We hear a lot about evidence-based medicine these days. And there are certainly a number of benefits to being able to base treatment decisions on data from high-level published studies. But practitioners who treat diabetic patients know all too well that healthcare in the real world is different from healthcare in the literature.
Jordana Bieze Foster, Editor
March 2011
Socks: Getting in shape with new technologies
Socks are often an afterthought for patients with diabetes, but they shouldn’t be. Advances in materials science and new twists on old favorites mean that modern socks conform to feet without the bunching, chafing, slipping, and irritation of the past. Some even promote healing.
By Shalmali Pal
March 2011
Insoles: An exercise in compromise
Diabetic feet need pampering and protection from microtrauma, but they also need stability and support. A diabetic insole, representing the ultimate middle ground between sock and shoe, should offer the best of all worlds: cushioning, structure, shock absorption, and durability.
By Shalmali Pal
March 2011
Compression stockings: One size definitely does not fit all
Proper selection and sizing of compression hosiery can be confusing, but both are essential for control of edema and management of more serious vascular conditions in patients with diabetes. And then there’s the even more challenging issue of patient compliance.
By Shalmali Pal
March 2011
The Therapeutic Shoe Bill: Making sure the benefits add up
Taking full advantage of the TSB means jumping through more than a few bureaucratic hoops, as mandated by the federal government. But it also requires that lower extremity experts build better working relationships with each other and with their diabetic patients.
By Shalmali Pal
March 2011
Footwear: Advantages of a whole-patient approach
As important as it is to fit the foot properly within the shoe, that’s only one part of the process. Patients’ comorbidities, personality, and fashion sense all determine the extent to which a pair of footwear can maximize a diabetic patient’s outcomes and minimize complications.
By Shalmali Pal
February 2011
Pneusplint Inflate-first Splint
Care2 Medical offers the Pneusplint, a disposable, inflatable air splint that conforms to virtually any extremity fracture. Invented by a 20-year veteran of the firefighting/paramedic industry, the inflate-first splint facilitates a stable and secure fit around any straight or angled … Continue reading
February 2011
BioStride Series Prosthetic Feet
BioQuest Prosthetics introduces the new BioStride Series, featuring the UltraStride, ActiveStride, and NaturalStride feet. Designed for active lifestyle K3 and K4 patients, each BioStride Series foot features a patented mechanical structure that walks naturally and increases mobility. The anterior-facing, convexly … Continue reading
February 2011
Viscolas Modular Orthotic System
Viscolas offers the Viscolas Modular Orthotic System. The custom foot orthotic system includes a regular orthotic insole and an array of specialized, self-adhesive custom orthotic components, including metatarsal pads, longitudinal arch pads, heel wedges, heel lifts, and heel spur cushions. … Continue reading
February 2011
UltraSafeGait Pediatric AFO
Ultraflex Systems announces the availability of the UltraSafeGait Adjustible Dynamic Resonse (ADR) , Pediatric Ankle/Foot Orthosis (AFO) for children with crouch gait types, equinus gait types, and all of their variants. The pediatric AFO complements UltraFlex’s pediatric line of stretching … Continue reading
February 2011
OrthoPro HyperEx Knee Brace
Ongoing Care Solutions offers the OrthoPro HyperEx knee brace for control of knee hyperextension and genu recurvatum. The light weight, easy to apply OrthoPro HyperEx Knee features a low profile and conforms to leg anatomy, minimizing migration. Along with a … Continue reading
February 2011
CalleX Exfoliating Foot Ointment
Xenna introduces the CalleX exfoliating ointment for dry, cracked feet. The patented topical exfoliating ointment is intended for use by the general and diabetic populations, and engineered to be preservative free. Callex exfoliating ointment thins and softens hardened skin and … Continue reading
February 2011
Alice Alan Luxury Comfort Shoes
Alice Alan, a boutique luxury comfort footwear designer and manufacturer, has debuted a women’s shoe collection that brings together the best of comfort, style and fit. Alice Alan footwear integrates a full-length, but removable, custom dress-shoe orthotic created in an … Continue reading
February 2011
Dr. Comfort Compression Wear
Great styles, great quality, and great pricing set Dr. Comfort’s new line of compression wear apart from the rest. Designed with simplicity and style in mind to increase patient compliance, Dr. Comfort’s new Shape-To-Fit line of compression wear combines innovative … Continue reading
February 2011
Head Games: Neurocognitive contributors to noncontact injury
Because movement is controlled by the central nervous system, any type of cognitive disturbance can increase an athlete’s risk of injury. An increasing research focus on these neuropsychological variables could determine the future of rehabilitation and injury prevention.
By Charles Buz Swanik, PhD, ATC
February 2011
Out on a limb: Kinder cuts
Surgery, for many patients, is the worst clinical outcome they can imagine, something to be adamantly avoided even if the alternative is a life of pain and disability. And that’s probably not surprising.
By Jordana Bieze Foster, Editor
