Lower Extremity Review
Research suggests light touch sensation in the foot and ankle may be negatively affected several years after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction—a finding consistent with studies that have reported decreased somatosensation in patients with other lower extremity conditions.
By Matthew Hoch, PhD, LAT; Steven Morrison, PhD; and Johanna Hoch, PhD, LAT
The low-volume shoes worn by cyclists, figure skaters, and others can make orthotic management of these patients challenging. So, lower extremity practitioners have had to develop creative strategies for achieving the desired biomechanical effects while working within a limited space.
By Jill R. Dorson
It’s an exciting time for clinicians involved in preventing sports injuries. Increasing numbers of studies are identifying risk factors associated with specific injuries and documenting the effectiveness of preventive interventions for reducing injury rates.
Early single-sport specialization in youth athletes is associated with increased risk of reinjury in addition to primary injury, but online counseling can help to reduce those risks, according to two studies from Atlanta presented at the IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport, held in Monaco in March.
Clinicians looking to prevent fifth metatarsal fractures (Jones fractures) in soccer players may want to consider proximal as well as distal factors, according to studies from two separate Japanese research groups presented at the IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport, held in Monaco in March.
A zero drop is not enough to notably alter the biomechanics of running in a cushioned shoe but may affect injury risk in some runners, according to research from Luxembourg presented at the IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport, held in Monaco in March.
Two studies presented at the IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport, held in Monaco in March, shed light on the complex ways in which aspects of landing contribute to risk of ankle sprain in volleyball and basketball—both sports in which ankle sprains often occur when one player lands on another’s foot.
Edser unveils eFlops, a new line of the company’s premium custom-made Flopthotics flip flops, which combine fashion and foot health. Designed and produced in conjunction with footwear specialists in Spain, eFlops are the first of a range of sophisticated custom…
Injinji now offers the Ultra Compression Toesock specifically designed for athletes. The patented five-toe socks combine a seamless, lightweight design with compression technology to increase comfort and reduce athletes’ recovery time.
Described as an add-on treatment, Baby Foot is an exfoliating foot peel designed to leave cracked, painful feet feeling soft, supple, and renewed. Baby Foot is powered by 17 natural extracts and glycolic and lactic acids, which gently remove dead skin.
BRD Sport introduces its newly improved Achilles Ankle Brace. The brace is now easier to apply. Simply slip the brace on the foot, without painful pulling and tugging. The BRD Sport Achilles Ankle Brace offers a comfortable knitted support with an anatomically contoured silicone…
Reset Sport Kinesiology Taping Socks are designed to facilitate recovery from foot and ankle injuries and aid in their prevention. By simulating a proprioceptive neuromuscular strap, the socks provide external support without restricting normal range of motion.
novel GmbH introduces the Pedoped insole, the latest advancement in its load measuring technology. The product features one large sensor that covers the entire surface of the foot to accurately measure the normal ground reaction force under the foot independent of…
The PediFix Footcare Company offers the FasciaFix Plantar Fasciitis Relief Sleeve, a new compression sleeve to help relieve heel and arch pain related to plantar fasciitis. By compressing and supporting the arch in two directions, the new plantar fasciitis compression…
Apex Foot Health Industries reintroduces Apex Custom Diabetic Inserts (CDI) with an entirely new ScanCast 3D technology application to scan and submit orders. Apex ScanCast 3D orders are fabricated to precisely fit Apex footwear, as well as other brands, with…
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