Lower Extremity Review
Carotid atherosclerosis is the leading cause of ischemic stroke. Carotid intima–media thickness (cIMT) is a validated surrogate marker of atherosclerosis that is independently associated with the risk for cardiovascular disease. It’s presence in the general population has been well documented, with one study showing that…
A unique collaboration between imaging science, vascular medicine, and rehabilitation at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is transforming the diagnosis and treatment of lipedema, a debilitating, abnormal deposition of fatty tissue that afflicts an estimated 17 million women in the United States.
Hunting is a popular activity in the United States (US). In 2020, over 15 million hunting licenses were sold in the US, with approximately 4.6% of the US population issued a hunting license that year.1 However, injuries due to firearms and other weapons may occur while hunting. Research using data from the Inter-University Consortium for…
By Mathias B. Forrester, BS
Plantar warts have plagued humans for thousands of years, but newer therapies, including immunotherapy and microwave treatments, offer promise in improving therapeutic outcomes for these frustrating challenges. Warts and verrucae are benign growths occurring in the skin and mucous membranes due to infection with various strains of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
By Ivan Bristow, PhD, FFPM, RCPS (Glasg)
We all know that several of the things we’ve been doing for years to treat plantar warts are just not that effective. It’s frustrating for the patients and it’s frustrating for us as clinicians. So we have to think outside the box. And that’s what got me interested in learning more about microwave therapy for this everyday condition that…
By Robert Conenello, DPM, FACFAS
It has been demonstrated that foot problems increase the risk of falls in older people. Fear of falling has been described as ongoing concern about falling that ultimately limits the performance of daily activities.
By Fateme Pol, Zahra Khajooei, Sayed Mohsen Hosseini, Alireza Taheri, Saeed Forghany, and Hylton B. Menz
The 3 aspects of pain – mechanical, inflammatory, and neuropathic – should be considered, tracked and discussed at every visit for patients on a rehabilitation pathway. In this book on mechanical treatments for various injuries and pain syndromes, a discussion into the 3 sources of pain is as crucial as an understanding of the 3 phases of…
By Richard Blake, DPM
Hanger, Inc. announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Vinit Asar will retire from the role of CEO effective May 1, 2023, after more than a decade in the position. In line with a multi-year succession plan, Hanger’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) Pete Stoy has been named president and COO, and…
A research team from the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, has developed high-quality dynamic prosthetic feet, with input from a network of doctors, prosthetists, and orthotists who shared their expertise and interdisciplinary knowledge. The prosthetic feet are made from carbon fiber, making them light…
A team of researchers from the Faculty of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science (TUS), and from the Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Japan, have developed a simple and accurate sensor-fusion method for accurate gait analysis. They combined information from a small inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor…
A thermal-imaging tool to screen for chronic wounds, such as venous leg ulcers (VLUs), could enable nurses to identify these hard-to-heal sores during the first assessment at a person’s home. This new method by researchers at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia, and Bolton Clarke Research Institute…
The results of a recent clinical trial showed that an implantable device can not only make daily activities more comfortable, but delay the need for a knee replacement. The device involves a piston that anchors to the inner side of the femur and tibia bones with a small plate.
Water Yoga: A Teacher’s Guide to Improving Movement, Health, and Wellbeing shows aquatic physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) how aqua yoga can contribute to their work and provides another tool in their professional toolbox. By using the tools of yoga, while staying within the parameters of…
Arthrex’s ACL TightRope implant is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–cleared device for pediatric indications. It is used in the surgical treatment of orthopedic injuries. The company developed all-epiphyseal and transphyseal techniques and instrumentation for ACL surgery alongside top orthopedic surgeons…
Hurdle Apparel recently launched a tech-infused, athleisure sock line that features precision engineering and patented MicroGravity Matrix—a soft, multi-dimensional support network that offloads weight away from vulnerable areas of the foot and provides support and cushioning for all active lifestyles.
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