Lower Extremity Review
DJO Global’s DonJoy brand offers the new OA Reaction Web brace as a discreet solution for knee osteoarthritis pain. The brace frame features lightweight silicone hexagonal webbing, with a soft silicone condylar pad and air pockets that…
The Helli Dynamic Walking Shoe from Waldlaufer USA is designed for people suffering from plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, hallux limitus, or metatarsal pain. The mild rocker sole supports the arch while gently propelling the foot through the gait cycle…
The Standard Cyborg Water Leg is a 3D-printed, waterproof leg that a transtibial amputee can use in the shower, at the beach, or in the pool with no need to worry about damaging his or her primary prosthesis. The 30-minute scanning process can be…
La Pointique International offers the new LP EmbioZ Ankle Stabilizer Socks in regular (pictured) and calf lengths. The sock design features a Heel Lock strap to support and stabilize the ankle joint, helping to reduce the risk of ankle sprain.
The Mobils Ergonomic Collection of all-over padded shoes by Mephisto includes three advanced technological features. All-over soft padding between the lining and the natural leather upper cushions the entire foot. The anatomic removable footbed…
The new APS-500 material from Allied O&P Supply is a flesh tone colored, high-strength polyethylene that can be used in place of Sureform and Subortholen when making custom foot orthoses. It is suitable for deep draws and embossing.
The new Coral Chewables supplement has a Bavarian cream flavor and delivers 500 mg of bioavailable coral calcium in addition to 73 other minerals. The above-sea coral calcium is intended to help patients reduce the risk of osteoporosis and…
Arcopedico USA offers new comfort boots and flats for fall and winter 2015. Claire is a classic riding boot with a 14″ soft leather shaft, a wide toe box, detailed stitching, two adjustable calf buckles, a 1″ heel, and an antimicrobial, cushioned insole.
Becker Orthopedic now offers the new Compact Double Action Ankle Joint (Model 725) for orthotic devices, designed to provide a variety of options in one complete small package. The Compact Double Action Ankle Joint comes optimized with…
Ease gradient compression hosiery from Therafirm is designed to promote better blood flow, prevent swelling, and relieve tired, achy legs and feet and to be donned with ease by people with limited mobility or dexterity. The soft, breathable…
Sols has released a new orthotic design with the company’s signature Stabilized Heel Cup. The Stabilized Heel Cup feature, intended for patients who overpronate or underpronate, helps improve ankle stability and alignment by…
The frontal and sagittal plane gait biomechanics associated with progression to total joint replacement in patients with knee osteoarthritis, particularly variables related to sustained loading, may be promising…
By Cheryl Hubley-Kozey, PhD, and Gillian Hatfield, PT, PhD
Study findings suggest that increased loading rates and tibial acceleration are associated with an increased risk of sustaining a tibial stress fracture. Interventions directed at reducing these impact…
By CPT Jamie B. Morris, DPT, OCS, CSCS, and LTC Donald L. Goss, PT, PhD, OCS, ATC
Given that older women are at increased risk for osteoporosis, an increased incidence of fifth metatarsal fractures with increasing age in women suggests that such injuries could serve as an early point of entry into osteoporosis treatment and fracture prevention.
By David Beck, MD, Justin Kane, MD, and David Pedowitz, MD
Research utilizing contrast-enhanced ultrasound suggests that, although cryotherapy effectively decreases the pain associated with exercise-related muscle damage, those symptomatic effects are not associated with decreased blood flow in the affected skeletal muscle.
By Noelle M. Selkow, PhD, ATC, and Susan A. Saliba, PhD, MPT, ATC
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