Lower Extremity Review
Decreasing stride length during running has been shown to result in biomechanical changes that are associated with reduced loading of biological tissues and, by extension, also may reduce the …
By Melissa A. Thompson, PhD, and Kristine M. Hoffman, DPM
Although some research has found that using the composite score for the seven component tasks of the Functional Movement Screen is a reliable way to predict risk of injury in athletes, other studies …
By Erin Hartigan, PT, DPT, OCS, PhD, ATC; Nicole Chimera, PhD, ATC, CSCS; and Sarah Lamberton, NSCA-CPT
Current research suggests that relatively small but statistically significant changes are associated in the short term with the use of unstable shoes. However, it is unclear if those changes are clinically meaningful, or whether long-term use would yield greater or diminished results.
By Jacob Gardner, PhD
Freedom Innovations has officially launched its new DynAdapt foot–a slim profile, lightweight carbon fiber foot system for amputees. DynAdapt has a slender, anatomic design for easy fit and finish and its advanced multiaxial function is designed to provide maximum comfort.
Foot Management is a custom orthotic laboratory with more than 35 years of experience manufacturing custom foot orthoses. Now, Foot Management offers the new Slim Fit Original insole, a shock absorbing orthotic device for low impact sports and patients suffering from foot fatigue.
Dynamic Tape is a unique, strongly elastic tape, developed by an Australian musculoskeletal physiotherapist, which helps reduce tendon load. Dynamic Tape allows the wearer to move through full range of motion without limitation but with strong biomechanical assistance (as opposed to a primary neurophysiological approach).
DJO Global announces the launch of the Empi Phoenix, an electrical stimulator designed to help simplify treatment of muscle atrophy as a supplement to physical therapy before and after surgery for total knee replacement or anterior cruciate ligament repair.
Delcam has introduced an enhanced version of its OrthoModel design software for ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) custom insoles, now with options for corrective orthotic devices in addition to accommodative devices.
Duraflex is a soft, transparent, pliable thermoplastic that combines comfort, durability, and strength. Suitable for both adult and pediatric devices, Duraflex is extremely strong but also very soft.
The Saebo MyoTrac Infiniti, developed jointly by Saebo and Thought Technology, is a portable all-in-one biofeedback stimulation clinical solution with two new features. The first-of-its-kind Reciprocal EMG Triggered Stimulation (RETS) is for patients with increased tone.
The TORCH (total contact orthotic restraining custom hybrid) Walker from ComfortFit Labs combines the support and positioning of a traditional ankle foot orthosis with the accommodation and functionality of custom footwear.
FootMind introduces the Elevate Drop Foot Brace. Boa technology, built into a breathable neoprene ankle strap, facilitates a custom lift through cords that hook into the eyelets of a shoe.
The Hatfield Strap was created by former Kansas City Royals trainer Keith Hatfield, ATC, to combine the benefits of a night splint and an incline board for patients with plantar fasciitis.
Earthwalk offers Lifestyles custom foot orthoses, a high-tech, low-cost solution for mild to moderate biomechanical deformities. The hand-posted, hand-pressed devices feature a polypropylene shell and an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) top and bottom cover.
Tetra announces the Ventopedic Offloading Boot (Tetra item number TV-19). This offloading boot redistributes pressure to help prevent pressure ulcers, reduce the risk of infection, and promote healing.
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