Lower Extremity Review
Sleep – that magical state where our bodies recuperate, our minds rejuvenate, and we are free of the everyday stresses of the world – is a necessary physiological process that all humans require.
By Jeremy R. Hawkins, PhD, LAT, ATC; Michael Reeder, DO; and Alli Powell, DAT, LAT, ATC
In the first article of this series, I provided a general overview of the concepts of recovery and regeneration as well as terminological and methodological differences. I called it a necessary consequence of the stresses relating to training and performance. Since then, recovery has come out of the shadows.
By Antonio Robustelli, MSc, CSCS
Many foot and ankle specialists focus on the musculoskeletal conditions of patients. Skin and nail conditions of the feet, however, are some of the most common complaints that patients have. This 3-part series describes the most common conditions patients present with to my office and provides some effective treatment options.
By Paul J. Betschart, DPM
Ottobock, Duderstadt, Germany, has appointed Marc C. Lundeberg as the new CEO and regional president of the company’s North America operation, headquartered in Austin, TX. He succeeds Brad Ruhl, who will remain on as non-executive chairman until he transitions to retirement after a more than 30-year tenure with…
Bioness, Valencia, CA, has been acquired by Bioventus, Durham, NC, a global company with a focus on clinically effective, cost-efficient, minimally invasive medical treatments that engage and enhance the body’s natural healing processes. The acquisition cost was for $45 million in up-front consideration, with up to…
Caresole’s Circa Knee Compression Sleeve is professionally crafted and designed to relieve knee pain and prevent knee injuries. Made from a soft neoprene material, the sleeve keeps knees warm, helping to lubricate joints and prevent injuries. The contoured fit allows for maximum comfort, non-slip silicone strips and…
The CITRESPLINE™ and CITRELOCK™ Ligament Reconstruction Devices from Acuitive Technologies are intended to firmly engage tendons and ligaments within a bone tunnel while preserving the integrity of the soft tissue during insertion of the device. These products are intended to be used during orthopedic surgeries for…
Motus Nova is a leader in neurorehabilitation technology with a mission to deliver high-quality interventions in every home. Foot drop and other lower extremity deficits contribute significantly to impaired functionality and safety of survivors of neurologic injuries such as stroke. The Motus Foot is an FDA Class I robotic therapeutic…
Although prosthetic legs usually weigh less than half of a natural limb, their perceived weight remains a point of dissatisfaction among users. Previously, researchers led by Stanisa Raspopovic, PhD, a professor at the ETH Zurich Department of Health Sciences and Technology in Zurich, Switzerland, have shown that…
KT Recovery+ Wave™ (KT Wave™) is a clinically proven, FDA-cleared wearable device that uses electromagnetic technology to provide patients a convenient, on-the-go solution for drug-free pain relief from sports injuries, knee pain, arthritis, back pain, sprains, and more.
SURGX® is a powerful antimicrobial gel designed to reduce surgical site and post-surgical infections by destroying planktonic and biofilm encased bacteria. Using Next Science’s patented, non-toxic XBIO® technology, SURGX conforms to post-operative wounds to prevent surface attachment of free-floating bacteria, eliminate pathogens…
Penn State College of Engineering and College of Medicine researchers have developed a radar to measure subtleties in human movement. This work has implications for allowing healthcare workers to more accurately identify individuals who may be at risk for injury and to track progress precisely while individuals are recovering from an injury.
Written by pain science expert Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD, this popular book is now available as a Spanish language eBook, translated from English. Why Do I Hurt?® has helped countless individuals regain control of their lives by teaching them about the science of pain. With this new eBook, Spanish language readers can also benefit from the information and insights it offers.
A multidisciplinary research team has introduced a diagnostic approach capable of evaluating the skin complications of diabetes. This portable optical device allows non-contact detection of possible skin complications of diabetes at an early stage, as well as the ability to perform broad population screening, explained research team…
The Cheetah® Xcel is a next-generation sports prosthesis that was specifically designed for explosive, short distance sprints of 100–200m, with proprietary design features intended to reduce the user’s running effort and facilitate increased speed from starting block to finish line. It is an estimated one-third as powerful as a native ankle, returning approximately 90% of its energy when the athlete is running.
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