Lower Extremity Review
3D printing is no longer some futuristic concept that might someday affect lower extremity healthcare. It’s here, and it’s already changing the landscape more quickly than many had expected.
By Jordana Bieze Foster
Although footwear may in fact play a role in the development of knee osteoarthritis and its clinical management, those relationships are turning out to be much more complicated than once thought.
By Cary Groner
Adapted tango, a version of traditional Argentine tango modified to address motor impairments, has been shown to improve balance, mobility, and cognition in older adults and patients with Parkinson disease, with better compliance than conventional rehabilitation.
By Madeleine E. Hackney, PhD
Research generally upholds total ankle arthroplasty as a viable alternative to the traditional first-line surgical treatment, ankle arthrodesis, for correctly selected patients with end-stage ankle arthritis. But complication rates associated with ankle arthroplasty remain an area of concern.
By Hank Black
Hip strength is associated with performance on the Star Excursion Balance Test in female collegiate athletes, a finding that adds to the evidence that hip strengthening programs can…
By Jatin P. Ambegaonkar, PhD, ATC, OT, CSCS; Lindsey M. Mettinger, MS, ATC; Shane V. Caswell, PhD, ATC; Andrea Burtt, MS, ATC; Shruti J. Ambegaonkar, PT, PhD; and Nelson Cortes, PhD
In 2008 I walked the 500-mile Camino de Santiago, the medieval pilgrimage route through northern Spain leading to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It was my first long distance walk, and because I completed it without injury, pain, or a blister, I fancied myself a walking superhero, immune to suffering or discomfort.
By Laura Potts
Tekscan announces the release of new, improved software for its F-Scan in-shoe analysis system. This new software automatically performs an in-depth foot function analysis and generates print-friendly reports at the…
Townsend announces the release of the Nox splint. The Nox (from the Greek word for night) splint is designed for nighttime relief and treatment of plantar fasciitis, fibromatosis, Achilles tendinitis, heel spurs, and foot drop…
Cadence Biomedical introduces the therapeutic version of the Kickstart Walking System, a rehabilitation system designed to help physical therapists maximize rehabilitation outcomes in patients who have experienced a …
New from Therafirm is the Ease premium opaque gradient compression line, which complements Knit-Rite’s patented Core-Spun by Therafirm compression socks. Both the gradient compression line and the compression …
Foot Management is now introducing its Slim Fit Max insole, which is made with durable EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) top and bottom covers for added comfort and shock absorption. This orthotic device has a sturdy …
Orfitrans Excel from Allied O&P Supply is a new polyethylene (PE) copolymer for ankle and foot orthoses and flexible prosthetic sockets and liners. It comes in black or semitransparent. It has a very low friction that is not …
Allard USA offers its new MultiMotion joint, a dynamic corrective system joint designed to ensure fast, efficient, and effective treatment of contractures resulting from neurological conditions. MultiMotion features three …
The iWALK2.0 is a hands-free crutch designed to end the pain and inconvenience of conventional crutches. It allows people with lower leg injuries to lead functional, hands-free, pain-free lives during the nonweight-bearing …
New on the market, Powerstep’s Dorsal Night Splint offers patients relief from the pain and discomfort associated with plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis. This low profile splint holds the foot in a neutral or …
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