Pivot is an articulated, self-aligning, low-profile AFO hinge newly available from LaunchPad. It is designed to be fabricated similarly to a flexure joint, meaning an alignment jig is unnecessary. Pivot provides the mechanism of movement that allows practitioners to control sagittal plane motion without the bulk of traditional urethane hinge bodies or double-action ankle joints.
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VACOcast Diabetic Boot – Vacuum Technology Creates Cast-like Stability
OPED Medical now offers the new VACOcast Diabetic – the ideal boot for diabetic foot syndrome, ulcerations of the foot, post-operative care after toe and forefoot amputations, diabetic neuro-osteoarthropathy, and DNOAP and Charcot foot. Studies show same results as TCC, but more effective!
Help Prevent Venous Issues with OS1st Graduated Compression Travel Socks
Another 1st! OS1st® has applied our medical grade manufacturing technologies and unsurpassed quality to an increasing consumer health and protection need, travel health and safety. OS1st® TS5™ Travel Socks have medically correct graduated compression for the prevention of venous issues related to long term sitting, such as air travel and other forms of extended immobility.
Master Foot & Ankle Biomechanics with New & Improved Class “When the Feet Hit the Ground Everything Changes”
When the Feet Hit the Ground….Everything Changes is a beginner to intermediate live/in person course designed to advance the mastery of foot & ankle biomechanics. As the first point of contact to the ground, the feet play a major role in lower-extremity chain mechanics. With proper treatment and mechanical correction, debilitating injuries can be both overcome and prevented.
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SPS Promotes Weger to VP and General Manager
Hanger, Inc., Austin, Texas, announced that Regina Weger has been promoted to VP and general manager of its subsidiary SPS, Alpharetta, Georgia. Weger has been with SPS for over 20 years, having started her career within the customer service function and taking on additional roles and responsibilities throughout the years.
APTA, ACSM Formalize New Partnership
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has partnered with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), under the APTA Partnerships program, which seeks to enhance relationships and develop mutually beneficial partnerships with other organizations that share common goals.
Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon to Lead Foot and Ankle Division at NYU Langone Health
John G. Kennedy, MD, renowned for his work in the surgical treatment of foot and ankle injuries, has been appointed the new chief of the Foot and Ankle Division in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, and Director of the Foot and Ankle Center at NYU Langone Health. He joined NYU Langone in January, where he holds the…
$11 million NIH Grant Creates New Center for Musculoskeletal Research
Clemson University, South Carolina, received an $11 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s Center for Biomedical Research Excellence to launch a new research center that will bring together scientists from across the state to change the way musculoskeletal disorders are diagnosed, treated, and studied.
CMS Includes 7 OTS Knee Orthoses in 2021 Competitive Bidding Program
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program for dates of service beginning January 1, 2021, will include 7 off-the-shelf (OTS) knee orthoses.
SIGVARIS Is now SIGVARIS GROUP
SIGVARIS, Peachtree, Georgia, has changed its corporate name and logo from SIGVARIS to SIGVARIS GROUP. SIGVARIS, a 155-year-old Swiss company, manufactures medical compression socks and hosiery with a wide assortment of inelastic wraps and lymphedema garments.
Wound Healing Clinical & Translational Research Team Receives Grant to Join Diabetic Foot Consortium
The clinical and translational research team at the University of Miami (UM) Miller School of Medicine’s Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery received a 4-year, $1.7 million grant to become 1 of 6 Clinical Research Units (CRU) in the US to help improve outcomes for patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
CMS Launches “What’s Covered” App to Guide Beneficiaries
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a new app that gives consumers direct access on a mobile device to some of the most-used content on Medicare.gov. The new “What’s Covered” app lets people with Original Medicare, caregivers, and others quickly see whether Medicare covers a specific medical item or service.
UniSA Creates Recipe for Realistic Foot Ulcers
Podiatrists at the University of South Australia (UniSA), Adelaide, have blended icing sugar, chicken stock, and flexible resin to create realistic-looking foot ulcers as part of a world-first podiatric training initiative. Helen Banwell, DPM, and Ryan Causby, DPM, concocted the mixture, which is being added to 3D-printed feet and is designed to mimic infected and non-infected diabetic foot wounds.
Core-Spun Patterned AFO Socks by SmartKnit
Knit-Rite has long been a manufacturer of SmartKnit Seamless Socks made for adults and children who use AFOs. SmartKnit Seamless Socks are soft and comfortable, giving the feeling of a cool second layer of skin between the wearer and the AFO. Knit-Rite now offers Core-Spun Patterned AFO Socks by SmartKnit.
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