Lower Extremity Review
Movement control, the ability to control one’s own movements, is required for the development of motor skills and motor skills (also known as “physical literacy”) are critical for normative development. Movement skills help children improve their strength, posture, balance, and sleep, and play in role in developing confidence. Age-appropriate movement control may play a factor in lower extremity injuries which are known to…
Early sports specialization appears to take an even greater toll on young females than previously thought. Research presented at the recent 2020 NATA Virtual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo suggests that prior sports specialization is associated with an increased risk of a lower extremity stress fracture in female U.S. Service Academy cadets, but not males during their first year of service.
To facilitate research, therapy, and diagnosis, FH-Prof. Dr. Brian Horsak and his colleagues at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences (UAS), Austria, and the Austrian insurance institution AUVA have published one of the biggest data records worldwide on gait analysis. The data include anonymized information on over 2,000 patients after joint transplantations, fractures, and ligament injuries…
Ben Conner, a third-year MD/PhD student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, is studying a robotic walking therapy for children with cerebral palsy (CP). His research is part of an interdisciplinary team housed at Northern Arizona University’s Biomechatronics Lab, which is led by Zachary Lerner, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law 30 years ago, but the needs of people with mobility disabilities continue to be overlooked and unheard, according to the 2020 Drive for Inclusion Report Card published by BraunAbility, a manufacturer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles and lifts. In their recent survey, only 15% of this population is satisfied with the current effectiveness of ADA laws, and nearly half feel excluded from…
The New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) has named James Hanna, DPM, as its 78th president; he was installed July 23 during a Zoom ceremony. Hanna succeeds Daniel B. Keating, DPM. Hanna has been in practice in the Western New York area for over 25 years and has served on the NYSPMA Board of Trustees since 2013; he has held other leadership positions.
Royal Biologics’ Cryo-Cord is the first non-dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)-free viable umbilical cord graft. The material is ideal for use in foot and ankle surgery. Cryo-Cord offers a new enhancement to traditional wound care therapies and is intended for use as a soft tissue barrier or wound dressing. It is processed using aseptic techniques and is frozen with a proprietary cryoprotectant.
OrthoPediatrics recently launched its Large Fragment Cannulated Screw System. The innovative system in indicated to address trauma procedures, as well as treat children with slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE); it includes specific design elements to address the needs of the pediatric population. The system’s design features include screws in 2mm increments for more precision, screw thread run out in the head of the screw to…
The Flex Massage Stick by Merrithew is ideal for self-myofascial release and physical therapy. It is designed with removable rollers that allow the user to customize their massage, loosen tight knots, and smooth out sore muscles. Over time, injury, inactivity, poor diet or stress can create restrictions within tissues—the massage stick will help users identify and rehabilitate these restrictions for improved resilience and mobility.
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