I’ve never been one to gaze admiringly at my toes while lounging at the beach – or heaven forbid, take pictures of them with a tropical sea background to post on Instagram. I was cursed with ugly feet – wide and stubby (thanks Dad!) – and because of that, I’ve never bothered to try and adorn them with pedicures and polish.

By Karen Bakar

What does an athlete look like? There was a time when the answer to this question was largely homogenous, but today’s athletes have broken every mold and stereotype. They can be tall, short, lean, thick, strong, nimble, brawny, brainy, quick, or deliberate.

By Sarah Kogod

Many readers may not have heard of it yet, but by the time LER turns 20, I predict it will be a common prescription…at least I hope it will be. I’m talking about bike fitting, of course. The number of individuals choosing cycling as transportation, hobby, sport, or community activity—whether it’s competitive or recreational—is increasing annually—up from around 43 million in 2014 to 47.5 million in 2017.

By Happy Freedman

Like the athletes we study, the field of sport science is always in motion. When combined with medicine, it is a rich and growing environment in which the interaction between daily practice and clinical research contributes to an overall progression in understanding of human performance and biological adaptations.

By Antonio Robustelli, MSc, CSCS

Recently, on the Facebook page of Craig Payne, creator of Podiatryarena.com, there was discussion about a published study that compared running biomechanics and perceived comfort between a 3D-printed orthotic and a traditionally manufactured orthotic. The study showed there were no differences between the two devices.

By Bruce E. Williams, DPM

Lower Extremity Review can be both proud and excited about its 10th anniversary and its participation in all aspects of sports medicine and podiatry, rehab, fitness, and wellness. As for what the next decade holds, I predict implementing the input and expertise from all the medical specialties, along with educators, trainers, and therapists of all backgrounds, will continue to grow.

By Robert A. Weil, DPM

The field of Sports Medicine has undergone exponential growth over the last few years, but still remains in its infancy. So much research and technology have been added to clinical practice since the simple days of “RICE” (Rest-Ice-Compression-Elevation). The catch phrase for some of this phenomenon is “analytics” and it covers a variety of topics. This is where I believe Sports Medicine is going in the future.

By Howard Osterman, DPM

Devices and patient care have changed dramatically through the history of the O & P profession. At first, devices were carved of wood, based on visual inspection, then sewn with leather and bent metal; today, we cast in plaster and pull plastic. If history tells us anything, it’s that, first, newer technology will continuously become…

By Jacob Praga, MSBME

The future isn’t coming—it’s arriving at an incredible pace! Technology and the data it can supply have reshaped the planet and those who fail to adopt it will be left in the dust. The need for objective data in treatment decisions will become mandatory both by payers and patients alike.

By Kendon Howard

In a recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, reporter Stacey Burling wrote, “Amputation rates among people with diabetes in the United States dropped for about 15 years, but recent reports issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight a disturbing trend: Amputation rates have been rising in people under 65 with diabetes since 2009.

By Mark Hinkes, DPM

Although it’s difficult to predict future developments, one might extrapolate, to some extent, large changes to a specialty of medicine by looking back on the history of the field and combining it with recent developments and trends.

By Jarrod M. Shapiro, DPM