The biomechanical differences between barefoot running and running in minimalist shoes appear to amount to more than just a matter of time.
Minimalist miss: Even over time, gait differs from barefoot
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June
Lower Extremity Review
Altering landing to reduce ACL load may decrease jumping performance
Changes in landing mechanics that are intended to decrease risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury may also inadvertently decrease jumping performance in athletes, according to research presented in late May at the annual ACSM meeting.
Kinetic changes postmeniscectomy mimic those associated with knee OA
One to five years after partial medial meniscectomy, young adults demonstrate kinetic alterations associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to research presented in late May at the annual ACSM meeting.
Knee flexion after TKA: The significance of squatting
The ability to achieve a 90° squat appears to have important functional implications for patients rehabilitating from total knee arthroplasty. However, detecting impairment may require more rigorous methods than conventional sit-to-stand testing.
By Mark D. Rossi, PhD, PT, CSCS, and Denis Brunt, EdD, PT
Inserts improve symmetry, velocity in stroke patients
Learned disuse of the affected limb can lead to weight-bearing asymmetries in patients with stroke-related hemiparesis. Compelled body-weight shift therapy, using shoe inserts to force loading of the affected limb, can help patients achieve a more symmetrical gait.
By Alexander S. Aruin, PhD
Retraining fixes faulty gait in injured runners
Although the technique is still in its infancy, early research suggests gait retraining can be used to address medial collapse, primarily in runners with patellofemoral pain (PFP) syndrome, and to reduce impact loading in runners with PFP or tibial stress fracture.
By Ashlin Miller, BS, and Richard W. Willy, PhD, PT, OCS
Rockers and rollovers: Implications for AFOs
Practitioners and researchers are redefining rocking and rolling as key components of gait, and designing ankle foot orthoses and other orthotic and prosthetic devices to specifically address impairments in the way certain patients rock and roll.
By Cary Groner
Soft tissue composition and bone injury risk
Documenting how shock propagates through the leg and is attenuated by the soft tissues appears to be a critical step toward advancing practitioners’ and researchers’ understanding of lower extremity injury mechanisms related to running and landing activities.
By Timothy A. Burkhart, PhD, EIT, Alison Schinkel-Ivy, MHK, and David M. Andrews, PhD
Relieving pain in patients with diabetic neuropathy
Given the limitations of pharmacotherapy options for treating painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy, practitioners are also considering the merits of cognitive therapy, orthotic management, and combination therapies to relieve patients’ pain.
By Larry Hand
Sharp Shape COR Manager
As part of its ongoing efforts to integrate and advance its Automated Orthotic Manufacturing System, Sharp Shape is beta-testing a new product called COR Manager for managing and modeling cast-correction COR files, the company’s proprietary file format for foot...
Sigvaris Sleeve In New Colors
The Sigvaris Performance Sleeve is now available in two new colors: lime and orange. Part of the company’s line of sports compression products for competitive athletes, the Sigvaris Performance Sleeve provides 20 to 30 mmHg of graduated compression from ankle to calf...
Mastercare Therapy Table
Mastercare offers the Mastercare-CN-AH6 heavy duty professional therapy table for sports teams and athletes. The table holds individuals up to 400 pounds in either prone or supine positions. It is equipped with a 3-in thick moving divided backrest with a built-in...
Fashionable Brace Covers
The Learning Loft, manufacturer of the Fashions For Casts collection of decorative fabric covers for concealing a fiberglass cast, announces Brace Cover Fashions. Brace Cover Fashions are trendy, fashionable fabric covers worn over orthopedic braces to make healing...
PowerKids Orthoses
Powerstep introduces PowerKids, affordable, easy-to-use prefabricated orthoses specifically designed for children. These functionally correct orthoses are designed to improve foot alignment, posture, and balance, control excess motion, and reduce muscle fatigue....
Microcel Puff SBR
Acor Orthopaedic has added a comprehensive line of Microcel Puff SBR (soling, build ups, and repairs) to its growing family of materials. This durable blended material combines the benefits of EVA and SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) and is intended to be used for build...
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