Lower Extremity Review
Hanger, Inc. has announced the promotion of Dixon LeGrande to the role of president of the company’s Products & Services business segment. Additionally, Coleson Chase has been promoted to vice president and general manager of SPS. In this expanded role he will oversee the SPS business, while…
Scientists from Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT), Japan, have investigated the usefulness of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) in assessing muscle function and parameters, which can quickly and non-invasively measure tissue resistance (which depends on the amount of water and…
Orthotic Holdings, Inc. (OHI), a provider of custom medical devices for healthcare providers who treat conditions associated with the lower extremities, announced that it has secured a majority investment from Summit Partners Credit Advisors. This investment will help support the…
Pedors Shoes, Marietta, GA, announced the launch of its new online directory, Let’s Walk, which is designed to help patients find a local foot healthcare professional who specializes in foot and ankle care, mobility, and therapy. Participating healthcare professionals include pedorthists, orthotists…
EMUAID® is taking a step forward with its innovative Ionic Silver Socks, bringing sock wearers anti-microbial protection, relief, performance, and comfort. These socks are woven with natural, broad-spectrum silver fiber for long-lasting moisture and odor control, keeping feet dry, bacteria-free…
The Wahl Cordless Percussion Massager uses high-penetration massage to attack muscle tension below the surface and can treat large muscle groups or pin-pointed problem areas through a combination of interchangeable heads and variable intensity control. Designed for full-body massage and…
Arthrex has launched the award-winning Arthrex Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy System to offer patients a better solution to traditional bunion surgery. The system is designed to be an all-inclusive set to facilitate minimally invasive surgical bunion correction. It is clinically proven to achieve…
The Persona® OsseoTi® Keel Tibia for cementless knee replacement is the latest addition to Zimmer Biomet’s clinically proven Persona Knee System. It features a new porous version of the Persona anatomic tibia with the company’s OsseoTi Porous Metal Technology, which uses…
Sinoveda’s Proflexa pain relief cream was formulated to quickly reduce inflammation and relieve pain. It also boosts blood flow and promotes long-term healing. This is done through the healing properties of 7 distinct herbs. Clove and camphor provide a soothing element for aching muscles.
Forward Motion Medical has announced that version 9 of its 3D casting app is available for free on iPads and now iPhones. The app, which debuted in 2016, has added features such as start to finish casting and ordering, real-time order tracking, the ability to scan for ankle foot orthoses…
The crew-fit compression sock from Comrad is built with a stay-in-place fit at the ankle and the calf, which helps keep the sock from sliding. Additionally, there’s a supportive band of compression that wraps around the arch of the foot. This helps support the natural arch and makes for an extra…
BakoDx’s Web Space PCR test helps identify the infectious agents involved in web space dermatitis. This highly sensitive and highly specific test provides podiatric clinicians with ease of use, rapid results, and an accurate diagnostic method. The test utilizes real-time polymerase chain reaction…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. In people with MS, the body’s immune system attacks the insulating layer that surrounds nerve cells, often killing the cells. The underlying cause of MS remains unknown.
Foot orthoses (FOs) are used to treat clinical conditions by altering the external forces applied to the foot and thereafter the forces of muscles and tendons. However, whether specific geometric design features of FOs affect muscle activation is unknown.
The 105th American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly is set to take place Sept. 28 – Oct. 1, 2022, in San Antonio, TX. Virtual sessions will follow. The Call for Presentations, which are submitted to pre-identified Workgroups, is now open.
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