Lower Extremity Review
Balance intervention programs improve postural stability, which reduces ankle sprain risk. By reducing injury recurrence, balance training reduces the risk of chronic ankle instability, and in turn the risk of ankle osteoarthritis.
By Erik A. Wikstrom, PhD, ATC, and Mitchell L. Cordova, PhD, ATC
The optimal arch height for a patient with functional flat foot may depend on the goals of orthotic management. Studies suggest that arch height directly affects excessive motion, but that controlling dynamic balance may require a more tailored approach.
By Stephen D. Perry, PhD, E. Anne Cunningham, Msc, CPed, and Kelly M. Goodwin, BSc
The optimal immobilization angle for Achilles tendon healing may be smaller than previously thought.
By Walter H. Wray III, MD, Conor Regan, MD, Sagar Patel, BS, Ryan May, BS, and Selene G. Parekh, MD, MBA
How a Nashville intervention program decreased amputation rates by 40% over a five year period.
By Mark Hinkes, DPM
At this knee center, return to play is based not on the calendar but on range of motion and strength. By Scott E. Urch, MD, K. Donald Shelbourne, MD, and Heather Freeman, PT, DHS
Modeling studies have implications for management of plantar fasciitis, stress fractures and PTTD.
By Erin D. Ward, DPM
Digital scanners can save time and money, but only if they provide the clinical information you need.
By Larry Huppin, DPM
Welcome to the decade of patellofemoral pain: Exclusive coverage from the first-ever PFPS research retreat.
by Jordana Bieze Foster
Removable cast walkers offer alternatives to the total contact cast.
by James McGuire, DPM, PT, CPed
Gait analysis affects treatment decision-making, patient management and outcomes
by Tishya A.L. Wren, PhD, Carole A. Tucker, PT, PhD, PCS, and Robert M. Kay, MD
Functional foot orthoses can help relieve symptoms
by Paul R. Scherer, DPM
Western-style sports medicine is alive and well in the tiny Gulf nation of Qatar
by Craig R. Bottoni, MD
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