Lower Extremity Review
Research suggests that the ankle’s ability to absorb its share of energy during landing from a jump is altered with the use of an ankle brace. The extent to which this effect might influence risk of injury to other lower extremity joints or soft tissues, however, remains unclear.
By Jacob K. Gardner, MS
There are few high-quality studies and no randomized controlled trials documenting its effectiveness, but debridement—from surgical to larval—remains a mainstay of diabetic ulcer care in many practices, and new twists on conventional techniques continue to evolve.
By Cary Groner
Prehabilitation, particularly in the form of exercise, has the potential to significantly improve preoperative and postoperative outcomes in patients with knee osteoarthritis who are undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Both physiological and psychological outcomes can be positively impacted.
By Carly McKay, PhD, and Harry Prapavessis, PhD
On September 23, Markham, Ontario-based Orthotic Holdings, Inc., a leading lower extremity orthotic company, acquired Arizona AFO, which is the third franchise brand under the OHI umbrella, alongside The Orthotic Group, also headquartered in Markham, and Ronkonkoma,...
Canton, MA-based Reebok International settled in September a complaint filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), agreeing to refund $25 million to customers who bought specialized shoes the company claimed would tone muscles. The $25 million settlement is one...
Coral Springs, FL-based therapeutic footwear company SureFit will distribute PAL Health’s software system for computer-assisted orthotic management of diabetic foot ulcers. The new offering will complement SureFit's existing lines of diabetic footwear and orthoses....
Miami, FL-based Nobile Shoes, distributor of Natural Step shoes, has created a new website, www.naturalstepshoes.com, that highlights its Natural Step line of multidensity rocker soles, which are designed by pedorthists and manufactured in Brazil. Reseller...
Fredericksburg, VA-based Quality Outcomes introduces Q-Chart, a simple efficient, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act-compliant patient charting tool designed to help smaller O&P and pedorthic practices document patient care and cut down on...
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics has added a resource tool. The ABC Facility Accreditation Standards Compliance Guide provides useful easy-to-comprehend resources to guide facility owners through the accreditation...
Euro International has launched a new holistic wound care shoe, the Pluto. The Pluto is specifically designed to provide forefoot relief and helps protect wearers from injury, infection, and temperature fluctuations while reducing and redistributing pressure. It’s...
Superfeet’s new FLP Orthotic Sandal combines a functional orthotic with true sandal look. Its deep heel cup supports the heel’s natural fat pad to optimize shock absorption and its high-density hybrid EVA foam top layer increases shock absorption and energy transfer....
PediFix has collaborated with GelSmart to offer the new Gel Dual-Action Toe Spacer/Bunion Guard. The combination toe spacer and bunion guard cushions and protects the hallux prominence and separates the first and second digits to reduce painful interdigital...
New from Kano Labs is the Sigma Podiatric Examination Chair. The examination chair is engineered to provide both ergonomic and mobility solutions in one unit. The Sigma exam chair has three low-voltage electromechanical engines, surface mounting technology, digital...
Strutz’s has enlarged its foot care line with the addition of two products designed to help smooth a foot’s rough edges, Sole Angel Gel Socks and Soothing Foot Cream. The gel socks help repair damaged skin and eliminate cracked heels, providing continuous softening...
Redi-Thotics introduces its over-the-counter (OTC) pediatric orthotic line, the Awesome Kids Orthotic. The orthotic is the first in an upcoming line of OTC kids orthotics that offer low profile rearfoot control for children whose insurance doesn’t cover custom...
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