Category Archives: Archives
June 2010
Studies confirm effect of knee bracing on OA symptoms, joint adduction moment
But placebo findings raise questions – Three German studies presented at the ISPO meeting in Leipzig confirm that bracing for knee osteoarthritis is associated with both symptom improvement and biomechanical effects. But the findings also suggest that the relationship between those two sets of outcome measures is more complicated than one might think.
June 2010
Experts advocate pressure measurement utilization to improve orthotic outcomes
Fancy camera systems not required – A pressure measurement system is an essential clinical tool for maximizing orthotic outcomes that too many practitioners are not yet utilizing, according to two presentations at the FIP meeting in Amsterdam.
June 2010
2nd Ankle Gauntlet
Freedom Fabrication introduces the 2nd Ankle, a flexible ankle gauntlet designed to simulate the physiology of the human body. Artificial tendons provide support where the patient needs reinforcement. When a patient with posterior tibial tendon disorder is fitted with the … Continue reading
June 2010
CT-EMS Traction Splint
New from FareTec, the CT-EMS traction splint is engineered to allow quick and effective leg traction in the field. The traction splint utilizes carbon tubing and a 4:1 pulley system to allow leg traction without the need to transport a … Continue reading
June 2010
Tarsal Support Wrap
New from Fabrifoam Products is the Tarsal Support Wrap (TSW). Similar to the company’s top selling Pronation Spring Control device, the TSW is used to treat plantar fasciitis, chronic heel pain, and excessive pronation. Designed with Fabrifoam’s new Enthra therapeutic … Continue reading
June 2010
Exer-Rest Therapy
Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems has launched a new, non-invasive, drug-free, FDA Class I (exempt) therapeutic medical device called the Exer-Rest. The Exer-Rest features NIMS patented technology called Whole Body Periodic Acceleration, an efficient way for the body to naturally activate the … Continue reading
June 2010
Glass Bead Sterilizers
Dent-Eq offers glass bead sterilizers for sterilizing metal instruments used in podiatric practice. Available in Model BS-300 and BS-500, units are compact enough to be placed chairside on any laminar air flow work bench or other workside tables in a … Continue reading
June 2010
Relief Topical Analgesic
Corganics offers Relief over-the-counter, non-prescription analgesic, newly available in a roll-on application. Relief is composed of a proprietary blend of essential oils, MSM, L-arginine, menthol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, and vitamin E. Essential oils include sweet orange, palmarosa, eucalyptus globulus … Continue reading
June 2010
DryPro Prosthesis Protector
Dry Corp offers the new DryPro prosthesis protector, which fits over the prosthesis to offer complete waterproof protection. The DryPro prosthesis protector is engineered with a patented watertight vacuum seal that stays secure until the seal is released. A hand … Continue reading
June 2010
Endolite Echelon Foot
Endolite offers the newly introduced Echelon foot. The Echelon foot is specifically designed for the low- to high- impact K3 amputee who may also enjoy occasional recreational athletic activities. Lightweight and dynamic, the Echelon foot utilizes independent hydraulics to control … Continue reading
June 2010
Market Mechanics
June 2010
In the moment: Sports medicine
After more than a decade of discord and sometimes contentious debate, biomechanists appear moving toward a consensus that the mechanism of anterior cruciate ligament injury cannot be wholly attributed to either the frontal or sagittal planes but is in fact multiplanar.
Plus: • Shoes and knee OA • Foot strike patterns
June 2010
Heel pain revisited: New guidelines emphasize evidence
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons’ revised guidelines for heel pain treatment reflect lower extremity healthcare’s increasing focus on evidence-based medicine, including hundreds of references as well as helpful diagrams. But clinical experience is still essential to the therapeutic process. By Cary Groner
June 2010
Out on a Limb: Thinking globally
There are a lot of reasons you might not want to leave the country these days. Terrorism. The economy. Language barriers. Maybe you just feel there’s no need – you can have a perfectly good vacation, and even update your professional credentials at the same time, without the hassle of renewing your passport or trying to remember where you put the darned thing.
by Jordana Bieze Foster, Editor
June 2010
Outreach efforts in Haiti alter lives on both sides
Clinicians who have volunteered their time in Haiti since the January earthquake have helped restore mobility and independence to a new generation of amputees.
By L.W. Barnes
June 2010
Making a difference, one pair of shoes at a time
As it turned out, donating a million dollars worth of shoes was the easy part. Then there was the daunting–but rewarding–task of getting the shoes to those who needed them in Haiti.
By Todd Carter
June 2010
Surgical site infection risk in patients with diabetes
Surgical procedures are often unavoidable in patients with diabetes, and can even help reduce future risk of ulceration. But high postoperative infection rates in this patient population pose additional challenges to practitioners.
by Ryan L. McMillen, DPM, Nicholas J. Lowery, DPM, and Dane K. Wukich, MD
June 2010
Postural control deficits: the role of foot orthoses
The mechanism by which foot orthoses improve postural control remains uncertain, but research suggests that it may stem from improvements in sensory feedback or changes in center of pressure that in turn affect joint moments.
By Douglas Richie, DPM
June 2010
Microfracture outcomes in pro basketball players
Research suggests that more than three-quarters of professional basketball players return to play following microfracture surgery, but may not regain their previous level of athletic performance.
By Nirav H. Amin, MD, Martin J. Morrison III MD, Douglas L. Cerynik, MD, and James Tom, MD.
May 2010
Aircast Airheel Brace
DJO introduces the Aircast Airheel brace which is specifically designed to treat plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and heel pain. Using two interconnected aircells located under the foot arch and the back of the heel, the brace applies pulsating compression with … Continue reading
May 2010
Body Armor Night Splint
The new Body Armor Night Splint from Darco provides a specific and sustained stretch to the plantar fascia by actively and comfortably loading the windlass mechanism. A toe strap dorisflexes the first metatarsophalangeal joint, which stretches the plantar fascia and … Continue reading
May 2010
YogaToes
YogaToes is a new foot stretching, aligning, and conditioning system designed to treat or prevent multiple foot conditions including hammertoes, bunions, and plantar fasciitis. The device is engineered from soft, hypoallergenic medical gel that is BPA- and latex-free, and made … Continue reading
May 2010
Sher Custom Embossed Orthotics
Promote your business name and logo with Sher Brand Custom Embossed Leather Orthotics from Sroufe Healthcare Products. Customizing a quality product with your embossed name and logo allows you to promote your business and retain customers for repeat orders. Custom … Continue reading
May 2010
Slip-Resistant Athletic Shoes
Drew Shoe Corporation introduces its new line of slip-resistant athletic shoes, available in four styles: Men’s lace-up (Atlas), Men’s Velcro (Apollo), Women’s lace-up (Hara), and Women’s Velcro (Venus). The shoes feature a removable, dual-density footbed with added heel cushion pad, … Continue reading
May 2010
KeepingPace KPO96 Shoe
KeepingPace, manufacturer of children’s orthopedic footwear, announces the arrival of their girls’ Mary Jane, style KPO96. Designed to accommodate an- kle foot orthoses and adaptive footwear needs, the KPO96 features extra depth-extra widths, a flexible fit, full toe box, molded … Continue reading
