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Foot Solutions, Atlanta, GA, announced the acquisition of the business by a group of private investors. John Prothro, an experienced executive and one of the anchor investors, has been appointed CEO and will be leading the company day-to-day. The previous owner and CEO, Ray Margiano, PhD, will be a special advisor to the company leadership.
The FitTrack Dara Smart Scale offers insight into the user’s day-to-day and long-term health. Using Advanced Dual BIA [Bioelectric Impedance Analysis] Technology, FitTrack provides a complete body composition analysis that syncs to the free connected FitTrack Health App.
Comb O&P, Cleveland, OH, an orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) shape capture company, has announced that its Comb 3D Scanner App is now available on the iPhone App Store. The state-of-the-art app leverages the iPhone’s TrueDepth camera, powered by KNOCKOUT 3D™, to capture 3D scans of body parts—no additional attachments or hardware is needed.
Active feet sweat and swell, and even the best footwear does not fit everyone perfectly under all conditions. RunGoo is a barrier cream, formulated to prevent blisters in the harsh environment of a boot or shoe. By forming a protective layer on the skin’s surface, RunGoo protects feet from the friction and heat that cause blisters and soft tissue bruising.
Remington Products, Wadsworth, OH, manufacturer of aftermarket insoles and orthopedic soft goods, has acquired the Foot Petals brand of foot cushions and inserts from RG Barry Corporation, Pickerington, OH. The acquisition will allow the companies to merge their complementary strengths and collective resources.
The Rigid Dressing Sock from STS has been designed for use as a component in a post-operative rigid dressing for a residual limb after amputation. This lightweight sock helps protect the limb, while its uniform compression assists in controlling surgical edema. It is made from polyester and Lycra and impregnated with a water-curable polyurethane resin.
Xsensor’s X4 Foot & Gait Measurement System provides accurate, easy-to-use gait, foot function, and plantar pressure data for any patient evaluation scenario, including surgical or therapeutic interventions and pathology. It is also useful in providing real-time feedback for patients with diabetic foot ulcers and is part of an effective treatment plan.
We all strive for healthy and happy lives, and many of us are fortunate to reach these goals. For these people, living in the physical world is not a challenge but a pleasure. The world does not overwhelm them; rather, it interacts and plays with them in enjoyable ways. To quote Walt Whitman, we “swim with the swimmers, wrestle with the…
By Paul DeVita, PhD
Cerebral Palsy (CP) represents the most common cause of motor disability in childhood with dysfunctional gait being one of the main problems. Early adoption of intervention programs adapted to the patient’s functional limitation and disability represent the current standard of care; therapeutic approaches include Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs) for which the evidence shows they…
By Keith Loria
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