Lower Extremity Review
Coyote’s Dynamic Strut AFO is designed to flex and move with the patient, creating a more natural gait and providing energy response while offloading the foot and ankle with a custom thermoformed orthosis. The AFO combines the fit and comfort of a custom AFO with a posterior mounted dynamic strut for optimal ambulation.
The FootCore MAX is an intrinsic muscle activation system for the foot, which allows the user to strengthen and rebuild the muscles that give the foot its shape and structure, including the arch. In just a few minutes a day, the patented technology, based on over 100 published studies, energizes the foot’s natural…
Classic anatomy textbooks describe the hamstring muscles from a traditional mechanistic view as being isolated from the adjacent structures. However, recent research has changed this perspective, proposing a connective tissue link between the active components of the movement system to form an extensive network of myofascial chains…
The focus of this research should be on outcomes-based best practices through analysis of the merits of clinical options currently available, not on the development or improvement of new and existing technology. Applications must address at least one of the FY22 Strategic Goals.
Socks are of fundamental importance in reducing friction and in controlling the temperature and humidity of the foot, thus preventing the appearance of blisters. However, the influence of sock fibers (synthetic vs. natural) on blistering during long-distance hiking has received little research attention.
In a recently released study from Turkey, the authors sought to investigate the effects of Pilates exercises on posture and physical fitness parameters. They assigned 66 school children (5-6 years) to Pilates or control groups. The Pilates intervention consisted of twice-a-week sessions for…
A new study in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease describes a study evaluating the efficacy of ATH434 in genetically altered mice that develop manifestations of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). The study was led by David I. Finkelstein, PhD, Head of Parkinson’s Disease Laboratory at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and…
Falls and fall-related injuries are a major problem for older adults in both hospitals and care homes. Shock-absorbing flooring (such as carpet, sports floors, or specially designed floors) provides a more cushioned surface and is one potential solution to help reduce the impact forces from a fall.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of heel-to-toe drop (heel drop) modifications of a hiking shoe on plantar pressure distribution and perceived comfort before and after walking. Data of 3 shoe conditions with a low (11 mm), medium (16 mm), and high (21 mm) heel drop were obtained of 12 healthy male…
The US Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test that detects chemical compounds in breath samples associated with a SARS-CoV-2 infection. The test can be performed in environments where the patient specimen is both collected and analyzed, such as…
The first ever international consensus statement with recommendations for the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after orthopedic surgeries has been published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Developed by 600 experts from…
In a randomized clinical trial of 80 adults (51.3% male; mean age 29.8 yrs; mean BMI, 28.1) with habitual sleep less than 6.5 hours per night, those randomized to a 2-week sleep extension intervention significantly reduced their daily energy intake by approximately 270 kcal compared with the control group.
Achilles tendon rupture appears to alter stiffness and length of the tendon. These alterations may affect the function of tendon in force transmission and in energy storage and recovery. We studied the mechanical properties of the Achilles’ tendon post-rupture and their association with function.
A large part of 3D printing orthotics is to leverage different aspects of the additive process, without necessarily altering the type and style of orthotics practitioners are looking for. Perhaps another reason why 3D printing remains on the “ever-receding horizon” is because of the way segmental stiffness, for one example, has been applied.
By Brandon Maggen
Untreated lymphedema can play a significant role in chronic wounds. Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), performed by a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) is standard of care for the management of lymphedema of all types, not just advanced disease.
By James McGuire, DPM; Avnee Jiten Patel, BS; and Ron Michael Adduru, BSN
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