Lower Extremity Review
Physical activity is a modifiable lifestyle factor that is well established as an important determinant for maintaining function and independence in daily life, and thus is imperative for healthy aging. The 2020 recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlight that every minute…
By Astrid Ustad, Karen Sverdrup, Gro Gujord Tangen, Øystein Døhl, Beatrix Vereijken, Pernille Thingstad, and Nina Skjæret-Maroni
The other day, Anka (not her real name), a 19-year-old woman with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) came to our clinic for her regular follow-up visit. While she walked independently, she exhibited severe Toe-Walking Behavior (TWB). She was accompanied by her father and an…
By Dalia Zwick PT, PhD
Radiolucent technologies are gaining traction in foot and ankle surgeries due to their significant benefits over traditional methods. These innovations, particularly the use of carbon fiber reinforced polyetheretherketone (PEEK), are revolutionizing how surgeries are performed, offering clearer imaging and…
By Brad Abicht, DPM, FACFAS
Sever’s disease can be painful and limit young athletes in competitive endeavors. These authors sought to find physical characteristics that could identify those at risk. Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is an inflammation of the growth plate in the heels of growing children, typically adolescents.
By Kazuaki Kinoshita, Yuichi Hoshino, Naoko Yokota, Masayuki Fukuda, Mika Hirata, and Yuichiro Nishizawa
Using a new type of surgical intervention and neuroprosthetic interface, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers, in collaboration with colleagues from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, have shown that a natural walking gait is achievable using a prosthetic leg fully driven by the body’s own nervous system. The surgical amputation procedure, known as the…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved 2 new wound management products that include patented hydrogels invented by University of Delaware (UD) material scientist Darrin Pochan, PhD, and Joel Schneider, PhD, a former UD faculty member now at the National Cancer Institute. The unique hydrogel materials are made of peptides—the building blocks of proteins—that…
Hanger Ventures, a Hanger, Inc. business whose primary objective is to advance orthotics and prosthetics innovation and improve patient outcomes, recently announced its debut investment in Bionic Power, a Canadian-based firm. A developer of active lower body smart orthotic devices that enhance personal mobility, Bionic Power is raising Series A Round funding, with Hanger Ventures committing as the lead investor.
Researchers from the Institute of Basic Science (IBS) in South Korea have developed a novel approach to healing muscle injury by employing “injectable tissue prosthesis” in the form of conductive hydrogels and combining it with a robot-assisted rehabilitation system. Let’s imagine you are swimming in the ocean.
Skin healthcare company EX Healthcare recently announced the launch of dermaFIT, a muscle retention cream. This revolutionary body cream combats muscle loss by harnessing the power of the body’s own microRNAs. This cutting-edge product utilizes the power of exosomes to deliver therapeutic benefits directly to the muscles.
6-Minute Knee Pain Cure: The Simple Science of Relieving Knee Pain and Restoring Comfort in Walking, Running, Squatting, and Beyond, was written by Jonathan Su, DPT, C-IAYT, CSCS, a physical therapist, yoga therapist, and fitness coach, who drew from his own experience and research overcoming knee pain decades after a serious injury.
The Recovery Pro Full Leg Compression Massage Boots (FT-091A&FT-109A) offer powerful and upgraded features to cater to a wide range of needs. Whether it’s for a pre-workout warmup or a post-workout quick recovery, these boots deliver precise and comfortable massages. They effectively reduce pain and soreness, improve blood circulation, alleviate muscle stiffness, and reduce swelling.
SkinIntegra’s Rapid Crack Repair Cream has received the Seal of Approval from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), which recognizes worthy products that can contribute to foot health. Originally developed for people with diabetes suffering from infection-prone cracks to their feet, Rapid Crack Repair Cream has proven to be efficacious in providing fast relief to…
The AUVON PT1 Pro TENS Unit Muscle Stimulator offers a safe, non-invasive, and cost-effective method of body pain relief via 8 customizable modes and 40 levels of intensity and a precise control knob. This cutting-edge device allows users to gradually adjust stimulation strength to activate specific natural pain gate mechanisms to relieve body pain more safely.
Perceptive Solutions’ WoundZoom PRO is an advanced application that gives healthcare providers a more intelligent and efficient way to manage wound care across a variety of care settings with its non-contact 3D wound measurement technology and intuitive workflow application that can all be accessed on a clinician’s smart device. This Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act–compliant digital wound…
Podiatrists, physical therapists, and other foot and ankle specialists are increasingly recommending Tread Labs’ semi-custom orthotic insoles to their patients, citing impressive outcomes comparable to custom orthotics at a significantly lower cost to the patients. The company’s innovative approach includes offering 4 distinct arch heights—low, medium, high, and extra high. This unique feature allows for a more tailored…
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