Lower Extremity Review
The Armadillo 3 is a complete upgrade to one of NORTIV 8’s most iconic hikers. Powered by SGS-certified Waterproof-Pro technology, it withstands more than 15,000 dynamic test cycles without seepage, crushing the static standards of its predecessor. A newly engineered outsole with 4 traction zones locks onto mud, rock, and…
Medline UNITE Foot & Ankle’s new FORCECORD™ Midsubstance Achilles Repair System is constructed from a densely woven, tubular, synthetic, non-resorbable polyester. The implant features flat tapered ends and uses a specially designed probe for ease of passing. When combined with Medline UNITE’s DEXLOCK® Knotless Suture Anchors…
Northwest Podiatric Laboratory, a manufacturer of custom orthotics since 1964, has introduced StepCraft® premium insoles–a culmination of 6 decades of biomechanical expertise. The insoles are said to transform movement with unmatched support, stability, and performance. Featuring an ultra-thin composite shell for a seamless fit in any shoe…
In an effort to address the ongoing challenge of gait impairment after stroke, researchers have developed an innovative rehabilitation approach known as FAST walk, an innovative, electromyography (EMG)-triggered system that synchronizes transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation with hip extensor stimulation.
Zimmerman Shoes, Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, the United States’ oldest manufacturer of children’s shoes, has acquired Markell Shoe Company, Yonkers, New York, an orthopedic and corrective footwear manufacturer. The acquistion enhances Zimmerman Shoes’ product portfolio and…
An artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted model that combines a patient’s MRI and biochemical and clinical information shows preliminary promise in improving predictions of whether their knee osteoarthritis (OA) may soon worsen. Ting Wang of Chongqing Medical University, China, and…
Havers T, Held S, Schönfelder M, Geisler S, Wackerhage H. Effects of Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy on Fat Mass and Glucose Homeostasis in Humans and Animals: A Narrative Review with Systematic Literature Search. Sports Med.
Superset training of multi-joint exercises hampered maximal strength gains somewhat compared with traditional-set training. However, there were very similar improvements in body composition, and strength gains were observed for all exercises in the superset group.
For those living with obesity, who are known to exhibit differences in walking gait, speed, energy burned and more, fitness trackers often inaccurately measure activity–until now. Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a new algorithm that enables smartwatches to more accurately monitor the…
A team led by researchers at Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) developed a new fabrication approach that optimizes the internal structure of electrospun fibers to improve their performance in electronic applications. This novel electrospinning approach could open the door to more…
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have developed a bionic knee that can help people with transfemoral amputations walk faster, climb stairs, and avoid obstacles more easily than they could with a traditional prosthesis. Their innovation is now being used in conjunction with a…
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have developed a bionic knee that can help people with transfemoral amputations walk faster, climb stairs, and avoid obstacles more easily than they could with a traditional prosthesis. Their innovation is now being used in conjunction with a…
Researchers from the University of Oxford and University College London have collaborated on the development of an artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled piezoelectric wearable device for accurate joint torque sensing, leveraging the unique properties of boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs).
The NEURO HiTRONIC system knee joint is suitable for custom-made knee-ankle-foot orthoses (KAFOs) with microprocessor-controlled swing phase and stance phase control. Patented microhydraulics make the joint small and light. The slim, anatomically shaped controller contains all the electronics…
he VIRTUGUIDE™ System is an artificial intelligence (AI)–powered, patient-matched solution designed to support Lapidus procedures, which help realign the foot by joining the first metatarsal bone and the medial cuneiform. The system uses pre-operative planning software, developed in…
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