Lower Extremity Review
UNYQ has released a prosthetic cover that can be stocked up and fitted in a single visit. X-Collection covers are now available for OttoBock C-Leg4 and 3R80 models, with more to come. Available from UNYQ partner clinics around the world, the covers bring durability and…
Naboso’s textured mats are designed to improve posture, balance, and strength through stimulation of the nervous system through skin on the bottom of the feet, helping to benefit professional athletes and those with chronic neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease and…
Naboso’s textured mats are designed to improve posture, balance, and strength through stimulation of the nervous system through skin on the bottom of the feet, helping to benefit professional athletes and those with chronic neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease and…
The Swift Ray 1 device wirelessly attaches to a smartphone camera and captures comprehensive clinical data to better support assessment, treatment, and monitoring of skin and wound conditions. This advanced imaging captures and analyzes important physiological characteristics…
MyoStorm’s Meteor is a recovery product for soft tissue and joint pain. This massage ball boasts 4 levels of vibration specifically designed to be therapeutic, a portable size and shape, and a heating feature, which reaches 120 degrees. The Meteor is popular among everyday…
Adapttech’s flagship product, the INSIGHT system, has been upgraded into a full product range, with several new options for orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) professionals. This includes INSIGHT Sense, an affordable, portable, and standalone real-time analysis pressure…
The Compex Ayre Compression Boot was developed for physical therapists, coaches, and elite and recreational athletes, and is used for rapid recovery of aching muscles, muscle swelling, and vein issues. Designed to help improve blood flow and circulation in the legs by…
Naomi Osaka, 23, a no. 2 ranked woman tennis player is taking professional sports and athletes higher. Leading up to the French Open, Osaka declined to participate in mandatory press conferences to preserve her mental health. Osaka stated, “I am not a natural public speaker and get huge waves of anxiety before I speak to the world’s media…
By Valerie Rein, PhD
Despite the smoldering nature of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Americans apparently are finding some significant silver linings, according to a survey of 1,000 adults conducted for HealthInsurance.com by Scott Rasmussen in early June.
Countries around the world are now rushing to vaccinate their populations against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. In the U.S., more than half of adults are now fully vaccinated. But new infections still occur daily. Better treatments are needed to reduce hospitalizations and deaths, and to help prevent spread of the virus.
In a study out of Japan, 54 female college basketball athletes filled out the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre questionnaire detailing all “physical complaints” for 135 days. The average daily prevalence for any problem was 44%, with substantial problems accounting for 16%.
Falls and fall-related injuries are major threats not only for older adults but also for younger age groups such as working-age adults. It has been shown that it is possible to reduce the risk of falls and fall-related injuries, to some extent. However, interventions that aim to reduce both the risk of falls and mitigate fall-related injuries through teaching safe falling techniques are still sparsely investigated.
Practice is important for learning something new. Repeating an action over and over increases the likelihood of mastering it. But recent research shows that taking short breaks may be just as critical. A 2019 study found that short, frequent breaks were key to improving performance on a new task. These short rest periods strengthen memories of the new skill just practiced.
There is no question that walking is generally a good form of exercise. However, it is not always appropriate during all phases of pregnancy, nor does it adequately prepare a woman for delivery or the fourth ‘Tornado’ Trimester. Long gone are the days of no lifting and putting your feet up during pregnancy. Pregnancy is the time to ‘train’ for a postnatal marathon that will last several years in a sleep-deprived state.
By Tracie Smith-Beyak
By Monica R. Maly, PT, PhIn a recent study in The Lancet, Cui et al estimated there are ~654 million people age 40 and older around the world who have knee osteoarthritis and an additional ~87 million individuals age 20 and older who have already been diagnosed.
By Monica R. Maly, PT, PhD
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