Lower Extremity Review
The anterior cruciate ligament experts at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital will host a one-day ACL workshop on Nov. 6, covering injury mechanisms, screening, prevention, and rehabilitation. Speakers will include Christopher Kaeding, MD, head team physician for the Ohio...
It isn’t often discussed in the medical literature or in scientific sessions, nor is it mentioned in this month’s cover story on bracing and athletic performance. But the extent to which an athlete can benefit from orthotic management depends at least in part on his or her skill level.
by Jordana Bieze Foster
The sports medicine practitioner has two goals: one, to keep the athlete healthy, and two, to help that athlete perform to the best of his or her ability. But when it comes to lower extremity bracing, those two objectives sometimes butt heads.
By Cary Groner
• BMD responds best to Reclast infusion in hip fracture patients at highest risk
• Cascade Dafo expands digital process
• Hanger OKs rollout of V-Hold socket
• AAOP announces new meeting dates
• Cincy experts organize ACL workshop
Redi-Thotics Ultra is a unique orthotic designed to reduce rear foot motion and increase midfoot stability. Ultra-thin and rigid, the Ultra cradles the arch, preventing medial and longitudinal arch bruising. The Ultra is designed with a Rylon support system, not a...
The Exoform Dorsal Night Splint is designed for treatment of plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, drop foot and post-static pain. The semi-rigid plantar pad reduces discomfort along the sides of the foot while providing an improved angle of dorsiflexion. The...
Easy to fit with simple onboard programming, the E-Mag Active controller electronic stance KAFO actually calibrates itself to capture the user’s unique gait pattern. The E-Mag Active can also be easily reprogrammed for changes in the user’s gait, which adds a new...
Diabetic footwear has never been this cool! Dr. Comfort, the company that brought comfort and style to the industry, has launched a new line of men’s diabetic sandals that offers great looks and breathability. The new Beachcomber and Fisherman sandals are made from...
ComfiHips hip protectors, designed in conjunction with a study at the University of Florida, are composed of an undergarment with inside pockets positioned over the greater trochanter bones. Specialized state-of-the-art pads, which absorb up to 87% of impact upon...
Integrity Orthotics introduces the stylish Alegria fall shoe and clog line. A huge array of styles and colors is available, all sharing the same deep, orthotic-friendly foot bed. The introduction of this line at the 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American...
As patients pay more for healthcare, they will expect more from the patient experience. The most successful practices will be those that are best able to meet — and exceed — those expectations.
By Jason Kraus
Dr. Swaim's Natural Skin Care's line of skin care essentials designed by and for podiatrists includes a new treatment for neuropathic pain in the Pain Relief Max cream. The cream is made with all natural analgesics formulated in a hemp/emu oil base and including the...
The Eldorado Z-Axis prosthetic climbing foot features a revolutionary, compact design. It is only seven inches long but provides superior control, loading, leverage and proprioception. The unique foot is constructed with a high strength keel for stability and a...
Alter footfall? Not so fast
Natural running pattern may be best – Websites all over the internet claim that runners who use a rearfoot strike pattern can run more efficiently and prevent injury by converting to a midfoot or forefoot strike pattern. But, as if we needed another reason to distrust information found online, studies of these variables suggest otherwise.
Plus: Skateboarding shoes • ACL do-overs • PTTD protocols
The basic goal is to improve toe clearance during swing and provide stability during stance, but new orthotic technologies do much more.
By Jeremy Farley, CPO/L
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