Lower Extremity Review
In releasing its new clinical practice guideline focused on acute isolated meniscal pathology, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) sought to help the medical community treat patients suspected of or diagnosed with an acute isolated meniscal tear. Acute isolated meniscal tears often occur from a traumatic injury with…
Peripheral neuropathy affects millions of individuals worldwide. The lifetime prevalence of peripheral neuropathy is estimated to be 50% among individuals with diabetes mellitus and this prevalence tends to increase with the duration of diabetes. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) typically affects the distal extremities (feet and hands) and is, therefore…
Ankle sprains are the most common lower-leg musculoskeletal injuries, frequently occurring among athletes and other physical active individuals. Theses authors from Saudi Arabia sought to compare the ankle range of motion (ROM) and dynamic stability of healthy and injured athletes for their dominant and nondominant legs.
Based on findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers from the University of Jaén in Spain reported that, when compared to corticosteroid injections: At 3 months, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) was better than corticosteroids injections in reducing pain (SMD −0.6; 95%CI −1.1 to −0.11) and thickness of the plantar fascia…
Long-term lifestyle change programs can be effective at achieving weight loss for adults with overweight or obesity and can lower their risks for developing chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes. However, enrollment and retention are challenging in long-term interventions.
While glatiramer acetate (GA; Copaxone®, Teva Neuroscience) has long been FDA-approved for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new safety and efficacy snapshot study from Israel looked at its use in primary progressive MS (PPMS). Two GA depot doses (40 mg or 25 mg) were studied in a 12-week trial that included 30 patients…
Today’s disease-modifying immunotherapies (DMTs) have altered the course of multiple sclerosis (MS) and led to the introduction of high-efficacy early treatment (HEET). However, HEET does not prevent a portion of patients from experiencing relapse activity and disease progression. This single-center retrospective analysis looked at…
Backward Walking (BW), as compared with Forward Walking (FW), is known to better differentiate fallers from nonfallers in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). However, the effectiveness of BW training in improving walking and balance in the MS population is now well studied. Researchers from Wayne State University used interim data from an ongoing study to examine the issue.
A research team led by Professor Sang-hoon Lee at the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology. South Korea, has successfully developed an imperceptive surface electromyography (sEMG) sensor. The sensor is crucial in allowing people with lower limb amputations to control robotic prosthetic legs as…
JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies, a member publication of the University of Toronto is a new venue for publishing interdisciplinary research on the development, implementation, and evaluation of health innovations and emerging technologies in the field of rehabilitation, with a focus on pragmatic yet rigorous and impactful science.
Using wearable sensors and advanced machine learning algorithms, researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a novel approach that addresses a crucial gap in balance assessment and sets a new benchmark in the application of wearable technology and machine learning in healthcare.
A research team led by Dr. Sangheon Kim of the Center for Biomaterials Research at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced that they have developed a 3D stem cell therapy to treat critical limb ischemia (CLI) through a self-assembling platform technology using a new material microgel. By using collagen microgels, a new…
Samsung Electronics has developed EX1, an exercise assistance robot, with the goal to amplify physical function and strength in senior individuals. This advanced robotic aid offers tailored workouts with both assistive and resistive modes, aiming to prevent falls and bolster overall health in this demographic.
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed a sort of workout mat for cells that can help scientists zero in, at the microscopic level, on exercise’s purely mechanical effects. The new design is not so different from a yoga mat: Both are rubbery, with a bit of stretch. In the case of the MIT mat, it’s made from hydrogel—a soft, gel-like material that is about the…
Adaptation to heat stress and hypoxia are relevant for athletes participating inTour de France or similar cycling races taking place during the summertime in landscapes with varying altitude. Both to minimize detrimental performance effects associated with arterial desaturation occurring at moderate altitudes in elite athletes, respectively, reduce the risk of hyperthermia on hot days.
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