Lower Extremity Review
The Tuli’s® HammerRx™ was designed by a world-renowned foot and ankle surgeon to treat hammertoe. It gently straightens and properly aligns the toe for all-day comfort. The strap can be used as a treatment for minor conditions of hammertoe, and for the more serious situations where surgery is required, it can be used as a…
Tekscan’s F-Scan64™ 2.0 is a new and improved, easy-to-use, cordless in-shoe pressure mapping system, designed for clinicians and clinical researchers seeking an efficient, dependable in-shoe gait analysis solution. It measures pressure and force during dynamic and static activities like walking, squatting, or lunging.
Neuro One Nerve Support Cream is a non-prescription topical formulation designed to relieve the numbing, burning, tingling, or stabbing pain caused by peripheral neuropathy. It contains L-arginine and vitamin B12, 2 well-documented substances known to improve nerve function.
Coyote’s Dynamic Strut AFO is designed to flex and move with the patient, creating a more natural gait and providing energy response while offloading the foot and ankle with a custom thermoformed orthosis. The AFO combines the fit and comfort of a custom AFO with a posterior mounted dynamic strut for optimal ambulation.
The FootCore MAX is an intrinsic muscle activation system for the foot, which allows the user to strengthen and rebuild the muscles that give the foot its shape and structure, including the arch. In just a few minutes a day, the patented technology, based on over 100 published studies, energizes the foot’s natural…
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many of the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It is reported to be increasingly popular in the United States (US), particularly among older adults. There is limited published information on pickleball-related injuries, including those involving the lower extremity.
By Mathias B. Forrester, BS
Pickleball has exploded in popularity the past decade or so. Especially with seniors! More than 3 million people of all ages in the United States alone play and that number is growing by 10% every year, according to Athletic Business. The allure of the sport, especially for seniors, is that there isn’t a lot of running, but there is a lot of competition.
By Robert Weil, DPM
Treating hard-to-heal wounds can be extremely challenging. Emerging theragnostic technologies entering into the space have the potential to transform how wound care is delivered. Presently, wound care assessment and…
By Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP
The answer is Yes and here is how to tune it. Standing upright: step-by-step instructions. Whenever I have the chance, I enjoy observing people’s standing posture while waiting for a bus at the NYC Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City.
By Dalia Zwick, PT, PhD – Images created by the author
The canine-human relationship has changed over time, becoming increasingly more intimate. While many humans have enjoyed the increased companionship, sometimes, it hasn’t worked out as intended.
By Alex Kor, DPM, MS; Amy Young, OMS-III; Travis Montgomery, DPM
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 2-part series will describe the most common conditions patients present with to my office and provide some effective treatment options.
By Paul J. Betschart, DPM
Although orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) is a small part of healthcare, it provides critical clinical services for millions of Americans living with limb loss and limb impairment. Unfortunately, because of the way O&P services are reimbursed, O&P providers are often not compensated for all care provided to patients.
Life is about movement. Everything in the universe moves. Trees move and mighty mountains move. The stars in the universe and the planet we live on move. This summer, the Olympic Games of last year are moving on again. Olympians will move their bodies to “Citius, Altius, Fortius” – Faster, Higher, Stronger – the Olympic motto.
Summarized representation of studies which investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity, sleep, and mental health. These studies highlighted that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the activity level has been reduced in both the general population and those with chronic illness…
After people recover from infection with a virus, the immune system retains a memory of it. Immune cells and proteins that circulate in the body can recognize and kill the pathogen if it’s encountered again, protecting against disease and reducing illness severity.
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