The National Basketball Association (NBA) and San Clemente, CA-based sock-maker Stance in April signed a deal making the manufacturer the NBA’s official on-court performance sock provider.
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Sigvaris, ILWTI offer wound care course
Compression hosiery company Sigvaris and the Hayward, WI-based International Lymphedema & Wound Care Training Institute (ILWTI) announced in April that they’re partnering to provide a dual certification program in wound care and lymphedema.
APMSA recognizes ComfortFit for service
The American Podiatric Medical Students Association (APMSA) named Roselle, NJ-based ComfortFit Labs its Company of the Year in April at the organization’s annual Corporate Advisory Board meeting.
Meningitis group honors Hanger Clinic VP
The National Meningitis Association (NMA) on April 27 honored Hanger Clinic’s Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP, with its Nancy Ford Springer Inspiration Award at the 2015 NMA “Give Kids a Shot!” Gala in New York City.
Cadence to sell rehab device in Stroke Belt
Seattle-based Cadence Biomedical finalized a distribution agreement in April with Ooltewah, TN-based TruMedical Solutions to sell its Kickstart neuro-rehabilitation device across the southeastern US “Stroke Belt” and to national and regional rehabilitation providers.
iWalk wins third consecutive trade award
Long Beach, CA-based iWalk-Free’s hands-free crutch for lower leg injuries won its third first-place Medtrade HME Retail Product Innovation award in April in Las Vegas at the Medtrade Spring medical device trade show.
Regranex gel, placebo equal for healing
London, UK-based Smith & Nephew’s topical platelet-derived growth factor gel showed no benefit over placebo for healing superficial diabetic foot ulcers, according to a randomized controlled trial published in April in Wounds.
AposTherapy Foot Device
AposTherapy is a personalized, nonsurgical treatment program for knee and back pain, based on a biomechanical device worn on the foot that is individually calibrated by specially trained physical therapists.
Prepreg Ankle Foot Orthosis
The new dynamic ankle foot orthosis from Motion Unlimited is fabricated completely out of prepreg material for an orthosis that is intimate-fitting, lightweight, high-functioning, and durable.
Advantage Orthosis
New from Earthwalk Orthotics is the Advantage orthosis, designed to address the additional impact a runner experiences at the first metatarsophalangeal joint. This encompasses an everted rearfoot and a pes planovalgus foot type.
Rejuva Support Socks
Dr. Comfort now offers fashionable compression legwear from Rejuva. Rejuva knee-high support socks are available in an assortment of styles and colors so that users can find a look that fits their style.
XcelTrax Walking Boots
Newly introduced by DJO Global is the XcelTrax family of walking boots, designed for support and comfort following trauma or postoperative procedures involving the lower leg, ankle, or forefoot.
Hollow Core Foam Rollers
Pro-Tec Athletics offers Hollow Core Foam Rollers, available in contoured or smooth styles. The contoured high density foam roller features raised sections—long ridges and pronounced bumps—to stimulate blood flow and allow for a customized deep massage.
L15 and Leina Comfort Shoes
Arcopedico USA offers new styles and colors for women. Designed with travel in mind, the new L15 slip-on collection boasts a nonelastic upper for comfort, flexibility, and circulation support. The slide-on walking shoes are machine-washable.
Helix S Ankle Support
New from Bort-Swiss Orthopedic Supply is the Helix S Spiraldynamik Lower Ankle Support, designed to stabilize the ankle, activate the foot muscles through compression, and provide functional supportive restraint for classic foot deformities.
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