Lower Extremity Review
Dodgeball is a unique sport – it challenges a player’s every energy intermittently. Can you throw from a backwards turn mid-air and hit the opposing player in such a way that he or she can’t catch the ball – all while dodging incoming balls from the opposing team – and then run to the back of the court and stop?
By Brenda Kramer, BS
Pairing an activity to the right pair of shoes is incredibly important. It is so important that I wish I had taken it more seriously when I first started playing dodgeball. When you go to a shoe store and tell them you need shoes for dodgeball, they often recommend trainers, or tennis-style shoes. Depending on your type of play, I really do not recommend this.
By Stacy Huen
Data for this study were obtained from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS). The NEISS has been described in detail previously.13 Briefly, the NEISS collects data on consumer product-related injuries treated at a representative sample of approximately 100 of the more than 5,000 US hospital EDs.
By Mathias B. Forrester, BS
Various screening tools can be used to identify malnutrition early in the wound care process, improving healing times and quality of life. Anti-aging is not only a buzzword but a multimillion-dollar industry. Despite the many advertising claims and promises, we all experience physical and bodily changes as we age.
By Nancy Collins, PhD, RDN, LD, NWCC, FAND, and Ame Proietti
The evolution of carbon fiber plate technology has accelerated in the past few years becoming an integral part of high-end running shoes produced by many of the top brands. The Nike Vaporfly first debuted in 2017 and its popularity, along with its performance, prompted a new paradigm in running shoe technology. The Vaporfly series features a rocker-shaped carbon fiber plate embedded in the…
By Matthew Arciuolo, C.Ped. BOC
Hanger, Inc., a provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) patient care services and solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Patient Square Capital, a dedicated healthcare investment firm. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously…
Canadian scientists have developed a new type of prosthesis using microfluidics-enabled soft robotics, which promises to greatly reduce skin ulcerations and pain in patients who have had a transtibial amputation. The scientists started with a recently developed device using pneumatic actuators to adjust the pressure of the prosthetic socket.
Wolters Kluwer is further expanding its publishing partnership with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), with the addition of Exercise, Sport, and Movement (ESM). Gary Liguori, PhD, FACSM, is the inaugural editor-in-chief of the new journal. He is dean of the College of Health Sciences and…
Findings by researchers at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) describe a novel way to reduce the energy people spend to walk, as much as by half, which could have applications for therapy received by patients with impaired walking abilities. This research shows that a strategically timed pull from a…
Duke University-led team said they have created the first gel-based cartilage substitute that is even stronger and more durable than the real thing. Mechanical testing reveals that the team’s hydrogel—a material made of water-absorbing polymers—can be pressed and pulled with more force than natural…
Enovis has launched ARVIS® (Augmented Reality Visualization and Information System), a proprietary, real-time, hands-free augmented reality (AR) headset designed for orthopedic surgeons, so they can visualize precision guidance when performing hip and knee surgery with the support of AR.
TechMed 3D has released its new SNAP solution, a fully mobile and automatic software for human body 3D acquisition and measurement. Users can scan, visualize, and obtain measurements for plantar surface (this tool only targets insoles for the moment).
Epiphaknee: A Modern Approach to Knee Osteoarthritis is a new book written by 3 internationally renowned pain and movement experts: G. Lorimer Moseley, DSc, PhD, FAAHMS, FPMANZCA, FACP; David Butler, Ed D, B Phty, GDAMT, M App Sc, PT; and Tasha R. Stanton, BScPT, MSc, PhD.
MyoStorm has introduced an Accessory Bundle for use with its Meteor and Meteor Mini massage balls. The Accessory Bundle includes a 3-in-1 Recovery Roller, a Dual Layer Recovery Mat, and a Massage and Stretch Strap. The Recovery Roller turns the massage ball into a…
Forward Motion Medical has released its new FM Sport custom orthotic. This new device has been designed to boost performance and provide support needed by active patients. The FM Sport boasts high-grade materials such as PRX graphite shells and breathable, shock- absorbing perforated Ucolite.
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