Lower Extremity Review
Social isolation may negatively impact bone health according to a new study conducted in mice. “Social isolation is a potent form of psychosocial stress and is a growing public health concern, particularly among older adults,” said lead researcher Rebecca Mountain, PhD, of Maine Health Institute for…
or people with type 1 diabetes (T1DM), managing blood glucose levels before, during and after aerobic exercise is a major struggle. Several major professional organizations have published guidelines and recommendations to address various aspects of…
Aromatase inhibitors, some of the most common breast cancer medications, may lessen the effect of weight loss drugs, according to a new study from the Mayo Clinic. The study found that weight loss medications are less…
Mapping muscle motor points in the calf could improve electrode placement for neuromuscular electrical stimulation and thereby enhance outcomes.
By Elias Schriwer, Robin Juthberg, Johanna Flodin, and Paul W. Ackermann
Diabetes mellitus has exploded in its prevalence worldwide, affecting millions with grave consequences, crippling both the patient and the…
By Jay Segel, DPM; Sally Crawford, MS; Mark Hopkins, PT, CPO, MBA; Brian Murray, PT; Tracy Winchester; Alexander Lakner, DPM; DeEtta McKnight, RN; Caitlin Hicks, MD, MPH-V; Christopher Abularrage, MD; Sanuja Bose, MD, MPH; Alana Keegan, MD; and Ronald Sherman, DPM, MBA
A better understanding of how the medial arch stiffness of foot orthoses can be modulated by changing structural factors is necessary to better customize them for patients.
By Ana Sofia Tavera Pelaez, Nader Farahpour, Ian B. Griffiths, and Gabriel Moisan
Previous studies have confirmed that there is a difference in plantar pressure between falls and non-falls in elderly people, but the relationship between fall risk and foot pressure has not been studied.
By Yifeng Yan, Jianlin Ou, Hanxue Shi, Chenming Sun, Longbin Shen, Zhen Song, Lin Shu, and Zhuoming Chen
20 studies were analyzed to examine the effect of specific and non-specific training methods on pro-agility performance. Sprint training, specifically inclined sprint training, was found to have the largest per session training effect: inclined or resisted sprint training methods are…
A recent invention by a team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and A*STAR’s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, provides a simple, convenient, and effective way of monitoring wound recovery so clinical intervention can be…
To optimize their performance, athletes may use custom-made insoles. People with musculoskeletal pain also turn to insoles to combat their discomfort. However, before specialists can accurately fit such insoles, they must first create a pressure profile of the feet.
A team of researchers from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), North Carolina State University, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have developed a new method for controlling lower limb exoskeletons. The novel method developed by the…
University of Washington (UW) Professor Joan Sanders, PhD, and her team are creating a new type of transtibial prosthetic leg that automatically adjusts its fit throughout the day. Their latest prototype alters its fit without the need for adjustments to padding or…
A gel that combines both stiffness and toughness is a step forward in the bid to create biodegradable implants for joint injuries, according to new research from the University of British Columbia (UBC).
Artelon’s US Food & Drug Administration 510(k)–cleared FlexBand®, FlexPatch®, and FlexBand Plus® are designed for ligament repair surgery in addition to tendon repairs, with new clearance that has expanded the indications for these products to now…
The Compex® Fixx™ 2.0 Massager helps warm up muscles before a workout and relieve stiffness after a hard session. Five powerful intensity settings, paired with a high-stall force, impacts the muscle groups with targeted percussive massage therapy that will…
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