Category Archives: Archives
July 2009
GAITRite-CIR names Ross award winner
Evan T. Cohen, PT, MA, NCS, received the first Ellen C. Ross memorial award, established by GAITRite-CIR Systems to honor the former professor and director of Post-Professional Physical Therapy Education…
July 2009
Studies show DJO products improve mechanics, ease patellofemoral pain
Research presented at the International Patellofemoral Research Retreat supports the use of two DonJoy Orthopedics products, the SERF femoral strap and the Tru-Pull Advance knee brace.
July 2009
In the Moment: 0&P
Ankle braces are popular with volleyball players seeking a safeguard against both contact and non-contact sprains. Research from the University of Findlay (OH) suggests that ankle brace wear significantly alters lower extremity muscle activation patterns in volleyball players but, athletes will be happy to know, does not significantly affect vertical jump height.
by Jordana Bieze Foster Continue reading
July 2009
Practice Tactics: Treatment protocols
Creating a consistent, comprehensive and systematic process for treating lower extremity ailments improves patient outcomes and can also improve the financial performance of your practice, often by a considerable degree. Depending on patient volume and current practice behaviors, adopting comprehensive treatment guidelines can generate between…
By Jason Kraus Continue reading
July 2009
Patellofemoral pain takes turn in spotlight
Welcome to the decade of patellofemoral pain: Exclusive coverage from the first-ever PFPS research retreat.
by Jordana Bieze Foster Continue reading
July 2009
Diabetes: Options for Offloading
Removable cast walkers offer alternatives to the total contact cast.
by James McGuire, DPM, PT, CPed Continue reading
July 2009
Gait Analysis: The link to clinical outcomes
Gait analysis affects treatment decision-making, patient management and outcomes
by Tishya A.L. Wren, PhD, Carole A. Tucker, PT, PhD, PCS, and Robert M. Kay, MD Continue reading
July 2009
Treating knee pain from the ground up
July 2009
OA research: It’s all about the shoes
Laterally wedged orthoses are effective to a point, but the next big thing in knee osteoarthritis treatment just might be a prototype shoe with a sole that notable for its variable stiffness rather than its slope.
by Jennifer C. Erhart, PhD, Nicholas J. Giori, MD, PhD, and Thomas P. Andriacchi, PhD Continue reading
July 2009
Sports Medicine: An athlete’s oasis in the Middle East
Western-style sports medicine is alive and well in the tiny Gulf nation of Qatar
by Craig R. Bottoni, MD Continue reading
July 2009
In the Moment: Sports Medicine
Kids may think they have time on their side, but that’s not the case when it comes to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, according to research presented in July at the annual meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
by Jordana Bieze Foster Continue reading
July 2009
Out On a Limb
You’re launching a new magazine? Now? In this economy? Don’t you know that newspapers and magazines are downsizing and folding left and right? Good questions, all. But I can assure you, we’re not living in a bubble. We personally know far too many people, in publishing and in other markets, who have been adversely affected by the recession.
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August 2009
Medi USA PT Control
Medi USA LP Launches PT® Control Whitsett, NC, May 20, 2009. Medi USA receives favorable Medicare reimbursement for the PT® Control, which is a knee brace designed to ease the pain and aid in the rehabilitation of patients suffering from … Continue reading
July 2009
Patriot AFO
The Patriot AFO is available in a firm, semi rigid, or flexible reinforcement material to provide the correct amount of support and stability. A full interface lining cushions and protects skin integrity.
July 2009
SoleTech Night Splint
The SoleTech® Night Splint is available in three universal sizes(S, M, and L) to fit most patients and is indicated for Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis and other lower extremity overuse injuries.
July 2009
ProLab’s P3 Functional Prefab
ProLab has been a leader in orthotic therapy since 1989, offering high-quality orthotic products including: custom Pathology Specific™ foot orthoses, custom Stabilizer Gauntlet AFOs, custom Functional AFOs, and the new P3 Kiddythotic Prefabs.
July 2009
Swede-O OA Brace
The Swede-O OA Knee Brace is designed specifically for patients with unicompartmental osteoarthritis. The Swede-O OA Knee Brace is the first OA knee brace that provides the necessary unloading of the patient’s knee for pain relief and corrects gait abnormalities associated with OA.
August 2009
Advanced Casting Technology Sandals
Advanced Casting Technology offers more than thirty of the most popular styles and colors of Birkenstock® sandals and clogs with new models being added each season.
August 2009
Levy and Rappel LevyAFO 9.0
Levy and Rappel is committed to providing practitioners with choices. The LevyAFO 9.0 offers four levels of support, seven color options and a choice of closure at any height. The standard 1” padded collar provides maximum comfort.
August 2009
ThermoTecc Heat Moldable Foot Device System
“Poly Gel® is committed to bringing the most scientifically and technologically advanced products to market.” says Peter Bickel, Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “The new ThermoTecc™ heat moldable foot device system is only one of a multitude of innovations on the horizon.”
