Lower Extremity Review
Active feet sweat and swell, and even the best footwear does not fit everyone perfectly under all conditions. RunGoo is a barrier cream, formulated to prevent blisters in the harsh environment of a boot or shoe. By forming a protective layer on the skin’s surface, RunGoo protects feet from the friction and heat that cause blisters and soft tissue bruising.
Remington Products, Wadsworth, OH, manufacturer of aftermarket insoles and orthopedic soft goods, has acquired the Foot Petals brand of foot cushions and inserts from RG Barry Corporation, Pickerington, OH. The acquisition will allow the companies to merge their complementary strengths and collective resources.
The Rigid Dressing Sock from STS has been designed for use as a component in a post-operative rigid dressing for a residual limb after amputation. This lightweight sock helps protect the limb, while its uniform compression assists in controlling surgical edema. It is made from polyester and Lycra and impregnated with a water-curable polyurethane resin.
Xsensor’s X4 Foot & Gait Measurement System provides accurate, easy-to-use gait, foot function, and plantar pressure data for any patient evaluation scenario, including surgical or therapeutic interventions and pathology. It is also useful in providing real-time feedback for patients with diabetic foot ulcers and is part of an effective treatment plan.
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Therafirm has released 3 new patterns to its Patterned Core-Spun line of compression socks. Monogradient is a sock with white, gray, and black stripes. Slate argyle is a traditional argyle pattern in black, gray, and a soft slate color. Pink argyle is an identical sock that trades slate for a soft pink.
SoreSpot Silicone Tape from PediFix offers footcare, skin care, scar care, wound care, and other benefits. The use of silicone protects skin from shear and friction while providing instant comfort for sore spots, including blisters, corns, calluses, and bunions. According to PediFix, silicone offers clinically proven help to…
OPTP has published the 39th edition of its professional catalog, which features innovative new products and books, many of which are available exclusively through OPTP. Therapy and fitness products in the catalog cover 16 categories: manual therapy; therapy essentials; neuroscience; women’s health; soft tissue, myofascial, and…
Surestep’s open heel modifications for supramalleolar orthoses (SMOs) and ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) allow pediatric patients to better feel the ground beneath their feet; this improved proprioception can be especially beneficial for children with sensory deficits....
Secure containment and compression stockings by Sigvaris Group are indicated for the management of advanced venous edema, lymphedema, post-surgical edema, general edema, and more. Secure has a higher stiffness ratio and a modified, graduated compression profile so...
MbientLab has introduced MIO Therapy (MIO), a wearable technology platform that integrates traditional physical therapy with smart sensors, therapeutic exercises, games, and 3D visualization technology to personalize and improve outpatient rehabilitation and...
COL Orthotics International is now offering premium insoles. COL insoles can be pressed onto any positive mold, which means that providers can offer a fully custom insole for the price of an over-the-counter insole. COL insoles can be stocked in different shell sizes...
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women presenting with a high risk of fracture or who are intolerant to or have not had success with existing therapies. The drug, EVENITY (romosozumab-aqqg; Amgen), was approved April 9 and became available for shipment to wholesalers in the US on April 15.
Physical literacy is defined as ‘the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.’ The notion of ‘literacy’ within the concept of ‘physical literacy’ arises from the importance of our embodied interaction with the world.
By E.J. Durden-Myers and N. R. Green
3D-printed Sockets Safe? There are approximately 2 million people living with an amputation in the United States, a number that is expected to increase to 3.6 million by 2050 according to recent studies. In the poster, “Clinical Trial Examining Safety and Feasibility of Definitive 3D-Printed…
By Keith Loria
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