Category Archives: Archives
June 2011
Functional knee bracing and athletic performance
Functional knee braces can’t be effective if athletes won’t wear them, and many athletes won’t wear them because they fear their athletic performance will be negatively affected. But early research suggests that athletes accommodate to knee brace wear almost immediately.
By Neetu Rishiraj, ATC, PhD, Jack E. Taunton, MSc, MD, Robert Lloyd-Smith, MD, William Regan, MD, and Navin Prasad, MSc, MD
June 2011
Lack of laxity in CAI
Revised approach may be needed
Patients with chronic ankle instability demonstrate impaired plantar sensation but, surprisingly, do not exhibit increased ligament laxity, according to two studies presented in June at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine.
June 2011
Data suggest lateral patellar mobility differentiates tendinopathy, PFPS
Lateral mobility of the patella is associated with patellar tendinopathy and may be a key determinant of whether an at-risk athlete develops PT as opposed to patellofemoral pain syndrome, according to research from the University of California, San Francisco presented … Continue reading
June 2011
Single-season neuromuscular training benefits disappear three months later
A single sports season of neuromuscular training is not long enough for athletes to have retained any adjustments to landing technique three months later, according to a study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill presented in June … Continue reading
June 2011
Angling for at-risk kids
Predicting flexible flatfoot symptoms
A recent paper on variations in midfoot alignment offers a tantalizing new piece of information in the treat-or-don’t-treat puzzle that has long been an issue in management of asymptomatic pediatric flexible flatfoot.
June 2011
Findings link poor physical function outcome scores to painful or stiff feet
Treating aching or stiff feet may help patients prevent or cope with declines in physical function, report researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In more than 2500 participants, investigators looked at three measures of physical function: … Continue reading
June 2011
Testing toning shoes
Potential benefits include balance
So-called toning shoes may be best known for ads promising a better butt, but research presented in June at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine suggests the real benefits may lie outside the gluteus maximus.
June 2011
Pressure-based diabetic footwear modifications reduce plantar loads
Shoe modifications based on plantar pressure measurements in patients with diabetic neuropathy can substantially reduce regional elevated loading associated with ulceration risk, according to research from the Netherlands. Investigators from the University of Amsterdam analyzed dynamic plantar pressures in 23 … Continue reading
June 2011
Out on a limb: Rear views
Let’s face it: The words “toning shoes” have the same evocative effect as “Kim Kardashian” or “Jennifer Lopez.” They’re all about the butt.
And that may be fine for Kim and J-Lo. But it’s too bad about the shoes, because they could be about so much more.
by, Jordana Bieze Foster, Editor Continue reading
June 2011
Custom Orthotic Insoles Technology Forum
Perhaps the most predominant theme echoed by speakers at the conference was the need to understand and carefully weigh the pros and cons of investing in digital technology, as well as the pros and cons of different individual systems, to facilitate decision-making for individual situations.
June 2011
Aetrex opens retail concept store featuring interactive shopping
Teaneck, NJ-based footwear manufacturer Aetrex in May opened the doors to its first retail concept store in nearby Englewood, NJ. The store offers Aetrex’s entire line of men’s and women’s products, including athletic, casual, and dress shoes, sandals, boots, copper … Continue reading
June 2011
pediped sale to benefit children’s charities continues until July 3
Children’s footwear company pediped’s Purchases with Purpose fundraiser to benefit children’s charities will continue through July 3. During this period, select styles of pediped shoes on pediped.com will be marked down as much as 50%. Half of the dollars from … Continue reading
June 2011
ASOP, AAOF announce first combined technology course
The American Society of Orthopedic Professionals and The American Association of Orthotic Fitters have announced their first combined Orthopedic Technology Course, to be held August 22-26 in Indian Rocks Beach, FL. The new training program for Orthopedic Technology Assistants will … Continue reading
June 2011
The future of orthotic technology
Machining orthoses with desktop cryogenics, or using an open-source “3D printer” that not only replicates orthoses but can also replicate itself, may seem unattainably futuristic. But these technologies are on the verge of being ready for prime time, and attendees at the Custom Orthotic Insoles Technology Forum got a sneak peak.
June 2011
Scripps researcher Darryl D’Lima receives award for e-knee work
Scripps Clinic researcher Darryl D’Lima, MD, PhD, received the Nicolas Andry Award from The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons in June for his orthopedic research using the electronic knee prosthesis known as the e-knee. D’Lima directs the research laboratories … Continue reading
June 2011
ABC’s Bridge to Ability donation honors memory of Todd Anderson
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics has donated $10,000 to the Amputee Coalition’s Bridge to Ability Fund in memory of Todd F. Anderson, CP, FAAOP. Anderson, former vice president of business services for Otto Bock Healthcare … Continue reading
June 2011
Allard USA presents Tomorrow’s Orthotic Technology Education
Rockaway, NJ-based Allard USA announces future dates and locations for its two-day educational program “Tomorrow’s Orthotic Technology Education.” TOTE courses are scheduled for June 20-21 in Louisville, KY; June 27-28 in Denver; July 21-22 in Springfield, MA; July 28-29 in … Continue reading
June 2011
Powering the Windmill: Lower body mechanics of softball pitching
Injuries in softball pitchers typically occur in the upper extremities, but focusing rehabilitation and prevention efforts on the upper body alone ignores the essential supporting roles played by the pelvis and lower extremities in providing a stable base for the pitching motion.
By Gretchen D. Oliver, PhD, ATC, LAT
May 2011
BioSoft Diabetic Socks
BioSoft diabetic socks from Orthofeet are functionally engineered to maximize comfort and protection. Very loose knit construction and non-constricting welts facilitate blood flow. The dual tone design with white soles enables easy detection of wounds. Inverse toe-linking provides a virtually … Continue reading
May 2011
Short Stretch Bandages
Ambra Le Roy Medical Products offers the Gentle Band short stretch bandages. Gentle Band bandages are designed to work as a wrap for treatment of lower extremity edema, lymphedema, diabetic foot ulcers, venous insufficiencies, and deep vein thrombosis. By exerting … Continue reading
May 2011
Mycocide NS Antifungal
Woodward Laboratories offers the newly repackaged Mycocide NS antifungal product. The Mycocide Clinical NS kit features an aseptic dropper-tip applicator that delivers the medical strength fungus-killing formula directly to the infection site without the risk of exposing the area to … Continue reading
May 2011
Aquatic Exercise DVD Set
SwimEx offers a new “Comprehensive Aquatic Exercise DVD Set.” The four disc DVD set is designed to provide all the information needed for clinical use of a SwimEx pool, including the science and technology of why and how it works. … Continue reading
May 2011
Volara 4E Foam Material
Allied Plastic Supply offers Volara 4E, a 23 Durometer, cross-linked, closed cell, heat moldable polyethylene foam material. The grindable, auto-adhesive foam is designed to be utilized as padding and cushioning in splints, casts, and lower extremity orthotic devices. The foam … Continue reading
