Lower Extremity Review
Because it uses 6 items to quantify and classify foot pressure, the Foot Pressure Index-6 (FPI-6) is considered a more complete measure than many others. The FPI-6 has been validated for use with adults aged 18 to 57, where it can play a role in identifying risk factors for sports and training injuries.
Noting that an up to 10-fold increased risk of injury has been demonstrated in female athletes compared with male athletes, particularly for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprains, patellofemoral pain, and ankle injuries, researchers sought to evaluate the effects of…
Building on previous data that tentatively supports the possibility that power training could induce changes in neuromuscular activation during level walking in older adults, researchers tested the effects of a 10-week…
Most previous studies on running mechanics in amputees have used prostheses originally designed for walking, and those that have looked at running mechanics using prostheses designed for running have focused on sprinting.
Core-Spun by Therafirm Support Socks for men and women look and feel like a soft, comfortable everyday sock with the added benefit of true gradient compression, which improves blood flow. Core-Spun Socks are designed to deliver a controlled amount of pressure which…
SIGVARIS’ COMPREFLEX® LITE is the ideal compression solution for people with stage I or II lymphedema, chronic venous disease, or post-surgical edema but have dexterity and mobility limitations.
Naboso Proprioceptive Insoles by Naboso Barefoot Technology bring the power of barefoot science and plantar proprioceptive stimulation to all footwear, regardless of support, cushion, or heel toe drop.
Darco Introduces the Body Armor Pro Term for TMA, Chopart, and Lisfranc procedure healing. The Body Armor Pro Term is an interim orthosis for conservative treatment following amputations of the forefoot.
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A study published in January found alerts given by Calgary, Canada-based Orpyx Medical Technologies’ smart insoles at least once every two hours could help enhance patients’ adherence to offloading cues.
The Indianapolis, IN-based International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) in February made Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR) the organization’s official journal. It’s now available to all FIMS members at acsm-csmr.org.
The Chicago-based American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) reported in March that its 75th anniversary annual Scientific Conference, held February 27-March 2 in Las Vegas, drew more than 1900 foot and ankle surgeons and featured a sold-out exhibit hall, making it the largest-ever conference for the organization.
The Rosemont, IL-based American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in February announced the appointment of Thomas E. Arend Jr, CAE, as CEO. Arend, whose appointment is effective April 1, will work directly with the AAOS board of directors and executive management team to oversee a staff of 250 and manage an annual budget of $60 million.
The Alexandria, VA-based American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) launched the Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry at its Combined Sections Meeting in San Antonio, TX, held February 15-18.
The Chicago White Sox in February named Nikhil N. Verma, MD, head team physician for the Chicago White Sox. Verma is a sports medicine physician with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and director of the Division of Sports Medicine for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center.
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