Category Archives: Archives
May 2011
VQ Orthocare announces discount program for former NFL athletes
Rehab device provider VQ OrthoCare, creator of the BioniCare Knee System, has announced the BioniCare discount program for National Football League Players Association (NFPLA) former player members and their families. Irvine, CA-based VQ OrthoCare initiated this discount program to expand … Continue reading
May 2011
Flexcin survey of arthritis sufferers reveals uneven levels of support
A national online survey of arthritis sufferers conducted by Fort Myers, FL-based supplement manufacturer Flexcin International suggests that women feel they receive less support than their spouses and that co-workers offer more support than family. The survey, conducted in April, … Continue reading
May 2011
Scandinavian entrepreneur launches CSUS to focus on American business
Scandinavian orthopedic bracing entrepreneur Peter Allard has launched a new company, CSUS, to focus on business opportunities in the Americas. Allard acquired Camp Scandinavia in 2006 from his father Bertil and has maintained it as a family-owned company while expanding … Continue reading
May 2011
Dorsiflexed AFO alignment improves gait variables in post-stroke patients
An ankle foot orthosis that orients the ankle in slight dorsiflexion may help improve knee flexion during gait and reduce the risk of heel ulcers in post-stroke patients, according to research from Marquette University in Milwaukee. Investigators performed gait analysis … Continue reading
May 2011
Forefoot plantar pressures respond to rocker bottom diabetic footwear
A Mayo Clinic study confirms previously reported offloading effects of a rocker bottom shoe design in patients with diabetic neuropathy and suggests that a plastazote insole may increase that benefit. Researchers analyzed dynamic plantar pressures in 15 subjects with diabetic … Continue reading
April 2011
Foot science meets wine in Napa
Practitioners with a passion for both wine and continuing education can enjoy both at the “Science of the Foot” conference scheduled during the October wine harvest in Napa, CA. The event, co-sponsored by Napa-based Prolab Orthotics and the Western University … Continue reading
April 2011
Alpha Orthotics offers screening tool for bunion self-assessment
Alpha Orthotics announced in March the availability of a simple clinical screening tool, the Manchester scale, for patients to self-assess the severity of their hallux valgus. The Manchester scale includes standardized photographs of feet with four grades of hallux valgus … Continue reading
April 2011
PHI earns ‘ready to rocket’ status
Progressive Health Innovations (PHI), manufacturers of the AFX foot and ankle strengthening device, has been named one of the top health technology companies in British Columbia, as determined by the market strategy and consulting firm Rocket Builders. After two years … Continue reading
April 2011
SureStep offers three April courses
South Bend, IN-based SureStep will offer three different courses in the latter part of April, in multiple geographic locations. The shortest course, good for 2.0 continuing education units, is titled “Making BIG Changes in Little Lives.” Topics will include the … Continue reading
April 2011
Boa Technology means business regarding medical device market
Denver-based Boa Technology, maker of the Boa Closure System that is featured on a number of O&P devices, in late March underscored its commitment to the medical device market with the launch of a new Medical Business Unit. “As we … Continue reading
April 2011
ABC seeks nominees for director slots
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (ABC) is seeking nominees for four positions on its Board of Directors, the organization announced in late March. The open positions are for three directors and one public member director. … Continue reading
April 2011
Kneehab XP bests NMES for quad strengthening after ACL surgery
The Kneehab XP Quadriceps Therapy System is more effective for increasing knee extensor muscle strength after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction than standard rehabilitation or conventional neuromuscular electrical stimulation, according to a German study published in the American Journal of Sports … Continue reading
April 2011
Delcam to host May conference in Bath on orthotic technology
CAD-CAM technology developer Delcam will host a global conference on orthotic technology May 19 and 20 at the University of Bath in the U.K. The Orthotic Technology Forum will focus on discussing new technologies and processes designed to assist practitioners … Continue reading
April 2011
DJO Global embraces footwear with $258.4-million deal to acquire Dr. Comfort
In a move that had followers of the lower extremity device mar- kets buzzing, orthopedic device manufacturer DJO Global in April finalized a deal to acquire dia- betic footwear company Dr. Comfort for approximately $258.4 million in cash. DJO’s mid-March … Continue reading
April 2011
Sprained Ankle Orthosis
G&W Heel Lift introduces the sprained ankle orthosis (SAO), which gives the common ATF inversion ankle sprain time to heal while the patient remains ambulatory. The SAO is a heel cup with an extended lateral 15° wedge meant to be … Continue reading
April 2011
Adventure Line by pediped
The pediped Spring/Summer 2011 collection debuts with the new Adventure Line, an innovative collection of eco-friendly, machine washable, water-safe shoes. The new collection, an expansion of the popular pediped Flex line, offers style, protection, and comfort in and out of … Continue reading
April 2011
Tiger Tail Muscle Massager
Pressure Positive has added the Tiger Tail Rolling Muscle Massager, 18″ to its line of massage tools. The patent-pending Tiger Tail Rolling Muscle Massager is a dense foam covered, muscle-friendly self care massage tool that helps the user apply rolling … Continue reading
April 2011
PRx II Orthotic
In response to customer requests, Allied OSI Labs developed the PRx II orthotic featuring the company’s Performance RX shell material. The material is comparable to graphite in rigidity but without the bulk. Customers had requested an orthotic product specifically using … Continue reading
April 2011
Achilles Contracture Management Orthosis
Pro-Tech Orthopedics offers the Achilles Contracture Management Orthosis as an alternative to serial casting. The total contact ambulatory boot is removable and the angle can be adjusted at the ankle. Patients should be seen weekly to be remeasure and have … Continue reading
April 2011
Movement System Textbook
A new textbook, Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spines, is available from OPTP. Extensively illustrated and evidence-based, the book provides an organized and structured method to help practitioners analyze the mechanical causes of movement system … Continue reading
April 2011
American Indian Diabetic Shoes
Sole Nation Health, an American Indian owned company dedicated to preventing diabetic foot problems, offers the Sacred Trail signature shoe collection: men’s Chukka 209 “Desert Tracker” and Oxford 204 “Pathwalker”, and women’s Oxford 103 “Cloudwalk” and Velcro 101 “Featherwalk”. A … Continue reading
April 2011
PediFoot Shoes and Inserts
Podiatry Enterprises’ PediFoot brand now offers HCPCS Code A5500 Shoes and Code A5512 Inserts. The shoes are made of quality leather and engineered for the diabetic foot. Shoes are offered in women’s sizes 5-11, and men’s sizes 7-14 and in … Continue reading
April 2011
Zoraflexx Medical Paste
Williams Technology International offers Zoraflexx patented medical paste. Composed of natural ingredients, Zoraflexx is engineered to relieve pain and reduce swelling associated with arthritic conditions and sports-type injuries. The paste is designed to create its own barrier after application, thereby … Continue reading
April 2011
Spenco Total Support Insole
The Spenco Total Support insoles product line features cost-effective, over the counter insoles as a preliminary alternative to higher priced custom orthotic devices. With a suggested retail price of $34.99, the Total Support insole features advanced arch support, deep heel … Continue reading
April 2011
Sof Sole Coolmax Socks
Sof Sole introduces the Coolmax Sock Series, designed for a range of applications from recreational activities to daily fitness routines. The low-cut socks feature Coolmax moisture-wicking fiber that pulls moisture away from the skin, leaving feet cool and dry. The … Continue reading
