Category Archives: Archives
September 2010
Masterfit offers new shoe courses
Masterfit University, the snowsports industry’s official fit education centers, has expanded its course offerings. Masterfit U’s Masters, Masters-Backcountry Connection and Masters Plus courses individually qualify for continuing education credits from both the American Board for Certification in Orthotics Prosthetics & … Continue reading
September 2010
Diabetes drugs linked to fracture risk
Popular diabetes drugs, including Avandia and Actos, may increase the risk of fracture, according to research from the University of Michigan. From a large prospective database of patients with diabetes, investigators compared 786 patients with fractures and 2657 matched patients … Continue reading
September 2010
Ijinji wins APMA seals of acceptance
San Diego-based Injinji announced in August its receipt of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance for its Ex-Celerator Compression Toesock and InjinjiRX Therapeutic Toesock products. This extends Injinji’s APMA-accepted socks to three. The company’s Performance Series Toesocks … Continue reading
September 2010
ASO device affects knee during cuts
ASO Ankle Stabilizers from Charlotte, NC-based Medical Specialties reduce knee flexion and peak knee abduction moment during cutting maneuvers, which could reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament injury, according to research from Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Twelve healthy, … Continue reading
September 2010
Zoom Ankle Brace
Developed by Ultra Athlete over three years, the Zoom Ankle performance prevention ankle brace is designed to be comfortable to wear in all seasons, provide superior support performance stability, and be applied in seconds. The design utilizes multi-patented Performathane soft … Continue reading
September 2010
Pediped Memory Foam Technology
Pediped introduces Memory Foam Technology (MFT ) in their signature ballet flats and sandals for boys and girls. The responsive and high-density MFT insoles mold to a child’s foot and spring back when pressed, to absorb shock and minimize impact. The MFT … Continue reading
September 2010
OrthoLite Fusion Insoles
OrthoLite, a leading supplier of open cell foam insoles in the performance and comfort category, has announces the availability of Fusion style insoles on OrthoLite.com and in partnership with Amazon.com. Designed to fit all athletic and outdoor shoes or boots, … Continue reading
September 2010
Sano Body Shaping Shoes
Mephisto has introduced Sano brand footwear, designed to promote a better physique and improved body shape. An integrated power stimulator provides shock-absorption with a built-in stimulator that propels the foot forward. According to the company, the heels, spine, and joints … Continue reading
September 2010
littleSteps Orthotics for Kids
Nolaro24 introduces littleSteps, pre-fabricated foot orthoses specifically designed for kids. They deliver prescription based correction closely matching the criteria of traditional UCBL devices. littleSteps provide an affordable alternative to custom orthoses, with same-day dispensing facilitating early intervention. littleSteps orthoses are … Continue reading
September 2010
Footsprings for Heel Pain
FootGuru offers a full line of products engineered to relieve heel and arch pain, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and sore, tired feet. Modeled after the Low Dye strapping technique, Footsprings can be used with or without orthotics and can replace … Continue reading
September 2010
AFX Ankle Foot Maximizer
Progressive Health Innovations offers the AFX Ankle Foot Maximizer, a foot-and-ankle strengthening system, featuring patent pending technologies. A variety of resistance bands allow for balanced strengthening through a complete range of motion, from early stage rehabilitation to high-performance athletic training. … Continue reading
September 2010
Rebound Air Walker
The Rebound Air Walker by Ossur is the latest short leg walker in the market. It has been designed with comfort, fit and function in mind. It features a full circumferential shell and toe bumper to protect patients from re-injury. … Continue reading
September 2010
Pressure Treatment: Dynamic data guide orthotic therapy
Dynamic pressure measurement systems aren’t just for research any more. The technology optimizes outcomes by enabling practitioners to prescribe orthoses that address particular gait abnormalities and to quantify the biomechanical effects.
by Cary Groner
September 2010
Out on a Limb: Flip-flop Flak
Angelina Jolie and I have so much in common – beauty, fame, fortune. But when it comes to flip-flops, that’s where the similarities end.
By Jordana Bieze Foster
September 2010
Active Stance: Sensory substitution enhances O&P rehab
Rehabilitation science and medicine professionals are realizing that extracorporeal orthotics and prosthetics are sensory as well as functional substitution devices, and that these substitutions are equally important and mutually beneficial. Researchers have identified a high correlation co-efficient between normal body imagery and acquired sensory perception skills with orthotic- prosthetic control and manipulation skills.
By Michael T. Wilson, CPO/LP
September 2010
Offloading strategies for knee osteoarthritis
Altering joint alignment is associated with decreased pain and improved function. Researchers are working to explain the mechanisms underlying these effects, particularly with respect to bracing.
By Yatin Kirane, D.Orth, PhD; Rebecca Zifchock, PhD; and Howard Hillstrom, PhD
September 2010
Diabetes experts focus on foot ulcer recurrence
When it comes to diabetic foot ulcers, primary healing is only half the battle. Staggeringly high recurrence rates underscore the need for lower extremity practitioners to continue preventive measures long after the coast appears to be clear.
By Cary Groner
September 2010
Flip-flops: Fashionable but functionally flawed
Flip-flops might seem to fall under the umbrella of minimalist footwear. But research suggests that walking in flip-flops is far from normal, and that only more structured models can approximate the elusive barefoot-like gait.
By Justin F. Shroyer, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, and Wendi H. Weimar PhD
September 2010
Arterial disease: Lower extremity implications
It’s not uncommon to encounter undiagnosed PAD in patients who have come in for a seemingly unrelated complaint. Understanding the risk factors, diagnostic techniques and treatment options is key.
By Steven Miller, DPM
September 2010
Cluffy Wedge helps alter pressures
Use of the Cluffy Wedge in combination with a medial arch support significantly alters dynamic plantar pressures in subjects with asymptomatic functional hallux limitus, according to research from the Temple School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. The device, from Great … Continue reading
August 2010
Neurotech Kneehab XP
Kneehab XP is a clinically proven neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) system designed specifically for quadriceps strengthening and as a result, improving knee stability. Kneehab XP incorporates patented Multipath stimulation technology that delivers highly focused, accurately coordinated quadriceps contractions. Multi-directional currents … Continue reading
August 2010
Colorful Cast Coverz
MediFab3 offers CastCoverz! – a colorful solution to the irritations of wearing a cast. Designed to fit over casts, braces, and boots, this product enables cast-wearers to keep the underlying device clean while making a stylish statement. The cast cover … Continue reading
August 2010
Kalypto NPWT System
Kalypto Medical offers the Medical Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System. The NPD 1000 negative pressure wound therapy system (NPWT) features a pocket-sized pump and three peel-and-stick dressing applications: a 50 cc, a 140 cc and a diabetic forefoot dressing. The … Continue reading
August 2010
Comfort Ease Night Splint
McCarty’s Sacro-Ease offers the Comfort Ease Night Splint, designed to alleviate plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and other lower extremity overuse injuries. Adjustable dorsiflexion straps gently stretch the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon. Three-dimensional molded technology allows for variable padding thickness … Continue reading
August 2010
IMAK Knee Strap
Brown Medical Industries offers the IMAK Knee Strap for non-invasive, targeted pain relief for the knee. A proprietary ergoBeads Pressure Pad conforms to the knee’s anatomy to provide gentle, focused pressure for maximum support, comfort, and stability. The knee strap features … Continue reading
