Lower Extremity Review
Safety of underhand pitch is over-rated – Better pre- and off-season lower-body conditioning may help prevent some serious overuse injuries to the upper extremities of young female fast-pitch softball players, according to the lead author of a recent prospective study of player-reported injuries.
By Hank Black
Weight loss may improve function – Overweight and obese children present with higher overall foot loading and a disproportional impact on the midfoot and longitudinal arch, with those as young as 1 or 2 years of age affected, according to research from Germany that may have implications for abnormal foot loading prevention in children.
By Katie Bell
Effects of AFOs on distance, speed vary – A recent study demonstrates the importance of personalizing prescriptions for ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) in children with cerebral palsy, rather than applying group data to individuals.
By Larry Hand
These children often have wider, more flexible, and more pronated feet than typically developing kids that don’t fit well into conventionally sized and shaped footwear. Ill-fitting shoes are linked to foot-specific disability and many other issues. Here, clinicians share strategies for finding the right fit.
By Lori Roniger
Trampoline use, both in backyards and in large recreational parks, is up. So are injuries incurred on the equipment, including fractures with potentially serious long-term sequelae. Some groups advise a ban on home use, but other experts disagree, citing the equipment’s benefits for motor learning and active play.
By P.K. Daniel
Coral, a leading brand of coral minerals, now offers Coral Complex3 and Daily D, two supplements to help support healthy bones. Daily D provides 500 IU (1250% DV) of the “sunshine vitamin”, vitamin D3. In addition, it provides 100 mg of coral calcium per capsule.
The Cloudflyer from Swiss footwear company On features a low-profile outsole, a wide platform, and an active wedge in the medial heel and lateral forefoot to give pronation guidance without static features such as posting and dual-density foam
Jellyfeet occlusive foot covers are reusable, multiuse products that offer protection, aid in treatment, and enhance moisturization. They serve as a barrier between the skin and dirt or other harmful agents on the ground. Because they are water resistant and impermeable to lotions and…
Vicon’s new flagship camera, Vantage, combines technology with accessible design to open up motion capture to a broader audience. The camera’s individual components have been designed to work together to provide up-to-the-minute information so the user can make adjustments in real time.
Quell utilizes NeuroMetrix’s patented, wearable intensive nerve stimulation (WINS) technology to provide drug free, widespread relief from chronic pain. Worn just below the knee and activated by clicking a button, Quell stimulates the sensory nerves to trigger the body’s natural pain relief system and block pain signals in the body.
Corflex introduces the Contender Post-Op Knee Brace. The brace features a simple adjustment system to minimize fit time after surgery and weighs just 27 oz. The ZipTrak Telescoping System adjusts brace length from 18″-26″ in 1/8″ increments and allows for the adjustment of intermediate cuffs to help avoid incision sites.
New from Apex is the 2016 Spring Collection of shoes and boots, designed with a fresh focus on style. Spring boots include the Black A4000M and Brown A4100M, which include an ankle strap for adjustability, bungee lace detailing, 5/16″ removable depth, a full grain leather upper…
Össur announces the launch of the Unloader Hip, a unique brace intended to provide relief for patients with mild-to-moderate hip osteoarthritis (OA). The Unloader Hip is designed to improve mobility by using compression to encourage external rotation and abduction of the femoral head during gait…
BetterDoctor helps healthcare practices create and manage their online presence and builds tools to bring trust, confidence, and transparency to the process of finding a doctor. The company works to fix incorrect contact information across the internet and get reviews on applicable industry websites.
New for spring, Spenco has launched a line of structured memory foam footwear, with the initial softness of memory foam and the added benefit of structural integrity. The new styles that feature memory foam are the Pure Sandal for men and women and the Thrust Slide for men.
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