The 2024 Paris Olympics were nothing short of thrilling. Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart hilariously guided us through the City of Lights with their unique blend of humor and charm. Athletes swam in the Seine, volleyball matches unfolded under the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, and breakdancing made its Olympic debut.

By Sarah Clark, MS, ATC

Technology stems from the inherent human desire to improve on what we already know. As our pool of knowledge grows, new bases are formed that set the stage for the next innovation. The desire to find better, cheaper, faster solutions transcends every field. People sometimes notice the big changes and reflect on how crude it was before, not always realizing how many steps it took to make that change happen.

By Wade Bader, CPO

The last 15 years have represented an exciting period of innovation in the field of sports medicine and sport science. We have witnessed the increased accessibility of advanced technologies that were previously available only in high-grade research-lab environments and top-level clinics and centers.

By Antonio Robustelli, MSc, SCS

Since we announced our partnership with OneStep in April 2023, FOX Rehabilitation has seen strong results for our residents, with their smartphones turned into clinical-grade motion analysis labs. OneStep’s innovative remote care platform has empowered our clinicians to extend patient care beyond in-person visits using remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM), improving clinical outcomes, increasing patient engagement, lowering healthcare costs, and continuing to grow FOX’s reputation as a healthcare innovator.

By William Dieter, PT, DPT, GCS, FSOAE

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing is a transformative innovation in diagnosing nail and skin disorders within podiatry. Introduced for podiatric medicine about 15 years ago, PCR enables the rapid amplification of specific DNA sequences, making it a powerful tool for identifying fungal and bacterial infectious agents that cause various dermatological conditions.

By William P. Scherer, DPM, MS

Over the last 15 years, the foot and ankle landscape has witnessed a seismic shift marked by ingenious solutions that have transformed surgical techniques, introduced a new breed of innovative products, and reshaped patient recovery. Close collaboration with surgeon partners has been key in the development of multiple innovations.

By Gary Justak

Prescription orthotics have always been a crucial part of my sports podiatry practice. Athletes of all sports, levels, and ages expect comfort and positive results with their foot, ankle, knee, and postural problems from using their orthotics. Let’s also include enhanced performance among those benefits.

By Robert Weil, DPM

The utility of supplemental oxygen to support wound healing has been well-documented in the literature. Following injury, poor blood circulation, edema, injured microcirculation, and contraction of vessels in traumatized tissue limit oxygen distribution to a wound, thereby reducing the wound’s capacity to heal.

By Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP

As a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon specializing in venous and lymphatic disease, I firmly believe that the introduction of micronized purified flavonoid fraction (MPFF) into the U.S. market represents perhaps the most important innovation in daily practice we’ve seen in the last 10 years. 

By John Chubak, MD, FACS

In the past 15 years, lower extremity healthcare has seen numerous innovative products that have improved patient outcomes. Determining which product has had the greatest impact is debatable, but 3-dimensional (3D) printed technologies stand out. These include non-customized implants, custom implants, patient-specific instruments and cut guides, and anatomic biomodels.

By Patrick DeHeer, DPM

Smartphones have revolutionized clinical practice through enhancement of communication with colleagues and patients, information access, and workflow efficiency for healthcare providers. With the continuous evolution of technology, smartphones have increasingly been used for assessing gait—providing a convenient and accessible way to monitor mobility, balance, and walking patterns.

By Sarah A. Curran, PhD