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When single sport youth athletes have their routine disrupted, as occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, they may be at greater risk for depression, demonstrating the need for increased education and research in mental health for adolescent athletes. The results of a new survey, “Sidelined due to COVID-19…
Macronutrients have been shown to play a vital role in wound healing. Proper nutrition is something that every wound care clinician should discuss with their patients. Caloric needs increase during wound healing and it is estimated that patients should consume 30-35kcal/kg daily. Recent reporting details daily…
By Windy Cole. DPM, CWSP, FAPWH
The American College of Sports Medicine has updated its 1987 consensus statement on the use of anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use, synthesizing more than 30 years of research on the topic.1 The College acknowledged that lawful and ethical therapeutic use of AAS is a mainstream treatment for several clinical…
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued an update to the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Non-Arthroplasty), which replaces the 2nd edition released from 2013. This 3rd edition of the CPG provides updates to 19 of the 29 evidence-based…
Researchers from Japan reported that immobilization reduces symptoms after lateral ankle sprain (LAS) but may worsen the range of motion (ROM) of the ankle and delay return to play (RTP). They sought to understand the correlation between ankle ROM and time to RTP following immobilization for LAS and studied…
These authors summarize the critical take-home points from sleep-related research in 2 key areas: strategies for everyday and those relevant for student athletes—both delivered as easy-to understand infographics.
By Jeremy R. Hawkins, PhD, LAT, ATC; Michael Reeder, DO; and Alli Powell, DAT, LAT, ATC
The physiological effects of face masks during exercise. Source: https://ylmsportscience.com/2021/03/10/return-to-training-in-the-covid-19-era-the-physiological-effects-of-face-masks-during-exercise/
Digitsole Pro® is an FDA-approved Class II device developed with, and for, healthcare professionals to improve the clinical assessment of patients with mobility disorders. This assessment advancement measures objective biomechanical data not observable by the naked eye, which can be used to help improve a…
Perfecting the fit of prostheses and orthoses just got significantly easier with the release of the new Click® Reel. Click Medical has developed and engineered this device to empower patients to make micro and macro adjustments—it adjusts both forward and backward—of their devices quickly and easily.
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT’s) Media Lab have developed a new strategy, called magnetomicrometry (MM), that they believe could improve control of prosthetic limbs. The strategy is based on the idea that if sensors could measure what muscles in the residual limb are doing, those…
CHI Footwear is a podiatrist-approved collection that was developed for hairstylists. This next-generation sneaker protects from a host of foot problems thanks to graphene technology, which is strong, flexible, and hard wearing. In particular, these graphene sneakers and inserts help kill germs by breaking down the…
A Michigan State University (MSU) researcher is leading an international team of scientists to develop a low-cost, practical biopolymer dressing that helps heal chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).
A new Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies (OPA) specialization is being offered within the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (EXS) degree program in the Department of Human Movement Science at Oakland University, Rochester, MI. This is one of the first OPA programs to be launched in the U.S., and…
Dermadry is designed to treat hyperhidrosis—otherwise known as excessive sweating. The brand’s medical device uses iontophoresis, a safe, effective, non-invasive, drug-free, and needle-free way to treat excessive sweating. Iontophoresis is a simple at-home treatment, referred to as a tap water iontophoresis…
ARIA Home PT features advanced technology that keeps patients actively engaged in their own care and recovery, and care teams fully informed of each patient’s progress. Utilizing a 3D motion tracking technology–based solution for use at a patient’s home, it educates, engages, and guides the patient through their…
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