Lower Extremity Review
Baseball players at all skill levels routinely suffer from foot and ankle injuries, with position players being afflicted more often than pitchers or catchers. Making the correct initial diagnosis without delay can lead to more rapid and effective treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play.
By Gabriel V. Gambardella, DPM, Jeffrey Delott, DPM, and Zachary J. Korwek
When commercially available active video games are used in rehabilitation settings, often the level of challenge does not match the patient’s ability level. Customized interventions can address these limitations while capitalizing on the fun and motivating aspects of the technology.
By Rachel Proffitt, OTD, OTR/L
In both the short term and the long term, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction produced greater quality of life improvements at a lower cost compared with rehabilitation only, suggesting that limiting access to ACL reconstruction may be harmful to patients and costly to society.
By Richard C. Mather III, MD, and Lane Koenig, PhD
Clinicians and researchers are increasingly utilizing exercise protocols focused on improving proprioception, range of motion, and strength to influence the more active and functional deficits that have been associated with chronic ankle instability in the literature.
By Mark A. Feger, MEd, ATC, and Jay Hertel, PhD, ATC
The Center for Orthotics Design (COD) offers the COD Self-aligning Ankle Joint, which allows for conversion of a rigid ankle foot orthosis (AFO) to an articulated AFO. The ankle joint allows four-way adjustments and continually variable range of motion in eversion,...
Therawheel is a self-use roller with more than 150 different applications. It rolls, glides, and compresses soft tissue (ligaments, tendons, muscles, and fascia) in any direction. Therawheel provides targeted pressure for detecting and reducing soft tissue...
WillowWood announces the Omega Scanner 3D, its newest shape capture device. The Omega Scanner 3D uses structured light to create a 3D image. When the light hits an object the pattern deforms and is then measured by the scanner at a rate of 550,000 measurements per...
Nufoot indoor shoes are designed to meet a variety of needs. Uses include yoga, Pilates, at the gym, in the pool, and other indoor activities. Made with antimicrobial materials from a patented design, the new Nufoot indoor shoes are skid-resistant, water-resistant,...
Powerstep’s new Signature Leather Orthotics are functionally correct orthoses for management of plantar fasciitis, overpronation, metatarsal pain, heel pain, arch discomfort, or sore, aching feet. Product features include natural, distressed leather that softens and...
KidZerts has released a new product, the KidZerts Heel Cup, to relieve children’s heel pain and discomfort associated with Sever disease. Each heel cup is made of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) semifirm foam rubber, and is contoured to comfortably hold the heel in...
The Kickstart orthosis from Cadence Biomedical is a wearable device that helps stroke survivors and others with weakened muscles or disabilities regain mobility and independence. The new, diagnostic version of Kickstart allows practitioners to try the device and see...
DM Systems introduces Heelift Glide, the most recent addition to its family of heel offloading boots that redistribute pressure to promote healing and prevent the development of new heel pressure ulcers. A smooth exterior allows patients to move without catching the...
Pro-Tech Orthopedics introduces the Dictus, an ultralight device for patients with foot drop. It can be used in standard shoes, with no need for special depths or widths to accommodate the device. A version for barefoot use is also available. The Dictus is low profile...
The Tetra Corporation announces Clean Sweep, a new antimicrobial shoe spray designed to conveniently eliminate 99.9% of odor causing bacteria and fungi on contact. Clean Sweep is hypoallergenic and nontoxic, and it contains no artificial color or fragrance. It targets...
Med-Vet International announces that Arch Angels Children’s Insoles are now available in sizes Toddler 6 through Youth 5. Inspired by a mom and developed by two podiatrists, Arch Angels conform to a child’s arch as it continues to develop through age 8 years. The...
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