Lower Extremity Review
The Clipperpro Omega Select Toenail Clipper was designed by a team of 3 orthopedic surgeons to improve and modernize the basic nail clipper and to help provide a solution for people who suffer with arthritis in the hand. By combining their decades of experience using precision surgical instruments with state-of-the-art manufacturing…
The 2019 Clinical Practice Guideline for Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries is now available for purchase. Developed and published by the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel, and the…
Medi-Dyne has added Plantar Fasciitis Insoles to its Tuli’s brand product line. According to the company, these high-quality, yet affordable full-length replacement insoles were created for people who suffer from plantar fasciitis. Made from EVA material, Tuli’s Plantar Fasciitis Insoles provide cushioning using…
OS1st TS5 Travel Socks were designed with the active traveler in mind. Made with medical-grade compression, these socks help improve circulation by reducing the risk of blood clots, treating and preventing pain related to deep vein thrombosis, providing enhanced oxygenation, and reviving legs after long stretches of immobility.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has authorized Medicare contractors (eg, DME MACs, RACS, SMRCs, etc.) to once again perform pre-payment and post-payment audits as part of their medical review responsibilities.
Walkasins is an external, lower-limb sensory neuroprosthesis intended to replace the lost nerve function used for detection and signaling of foot pressure sensation. RxFunction developed Walkasins to help improve balance in patients who experience gait and mobility problems due to…
SkinIntegra’s Rapid Crack Repair Cream formula is powered by urea and rich plant seed oils that provide the full spectrum of omega essential fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and proteins needed to help repair depleted, cracked skin.
Cycling CME will run a 7-day continuing medical education road bike trip June 5-12, 2021, through Italy’s Tuscany region mixing CME, cycling, food, and culture. The base will be at Villa Nonno Fernando, a 19th century stone farmhouse.
Össur has expanded its line of Unloader One knee braces with the launch of the Unloader One X. The Unloader One X maintains the design elements of the classic Unloader One knee brace, including the patented Össur 3-Point Leverage System, which is clinically proven to improve mobility by…
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Currently, the Veterans’ Administration (VA) serves more than 90,000 Veterans who have lost limbs and performs more than 12,000 amputation surgeries annually. Additionally, although the number of Veterans with significant, chronic limb impairment is unclear, it is unquestionably large.
By Eve Lee, MBA, CAE, Executive Director, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association
Lower limb orthoses are worn by nearly 2 million Americans of all ages. Certified orthotists have reported spending 59% of their time providing lower limb orthoses, of which 18% is spent providing ankle foot orthoses (AFOs). Despite such a substantial time commitment spent providing patients with lower-limb orthoses, and specifically AFOs, patient satisfaction reporting and quality of care assessment have not been fully documented.
By Laura Fonda Hochnadel
A team of researchers undertook a study to examine changes in performance and muscle size in young ice hockey players who underwent a program of multiple-joint isokinetic (ISO) resistance training (RT) and eccentric overload (ECC) compared to a control group that underwent a traditional (eg, isotonic) RT program. According to the literature, ISO training and ECC, when…
By Laura Fonda Hochnadel
The purpose of the present study was to describe the incidence proportion of different types of running-related injuries (RRI) among recreational runners and to determine their time to recovery.
By Benjamin Mulvad, Rasmus Oestergaard Nielsen, Martin Lind, and Daniel Ramskov
Running’s high rate of sport-related injury is a prime driver of reduced exercise participation, despite its bountiful health benefits. Skipping—that childhood symbol of carefree whimsy—presents a lot like running, but when compared to running, provides unique benefits: shorter steps, reduced vertical ground reaction forces (GRFs), and lower knee extensor torques.
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