Lower Extremity Review
Pro-Tec Athletics offers a new topical product for pain relief. Pro-Tec’s Pain Relief, available in spray or roll-on formulas, is all natural. Both versions are designed to provide fast-acting, deep-penetrating relief of pain associated with muscle tightness and…
The Sydney is the newest addition to the Petals Collection of footwear from Apex, for women who enjoy style but need superior foot support and footwear adjustability. The soft, light Sydney is a casual boat-style shoe, crafted from supple leathers, that…
Cascade Orthopedic Supply offers the new ProLine Orthotic Cutting Strip, an affordable, reusable tool for various orthotic fabrication applications. The ProLine Orthotic Cutting Strip is durable, flexible, and latex-free. Sold singly, this yellow cutting…
Cypress Adaptive has launched the Vista Ankle, a universal, single-axis prosthetic ankle designed for mechanical elevated vacuum suspension. The achievable level of vacuum is determined by the compression of the plantar flexion bumper that occurs…
Guna, an Italian company, has released two new products for temporary pain relief. Guna-Flam is an anti-inflammatory, low-dose homeopathic medicine intended for minor aches and pains due to acute and chronic inflammation, trauma, or…
Waldlaufer introduces the Darryl lace-up oxford and Harlo slip-on shoes for women, both built on the company’s new Haruka Dynamic construction. This lighter weight line, part of the Dynamic Walking Collection, is designed for patients suffering…
Now entering the US market is 4Jointz, a natural over-the-counter pain relief cream developed in Australia. 4Jointz is formulated for those suffering from osteoarthritis (OA), sports injuries, and everyday wear and tear.
Z-Coil Footwear Company offers footwear that is engineered to relieve foot pain. Like shock-absorbers for the body, the Z-Coil’s patented conical-coil steel heels are designed to absorb up to 50% of the heel-strike impact associated with walking or running…
Orthozone introduces Thermoskin Circulation Thermal Slippers. These thermal slippers feature three therapeutic layers to help increase circulation and decrease foot pain. The outer layer provides light compression and a comfortable fit for those who…
nora Systems now offers two new materials designed to absorb shearing forces associated with walking. Lunatec motion, an EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) material, is available on its own or as part of a composite sheet called Lunatec combi motion.
The Protection On Demand (POD) Ankle Brace helps to provide protection from ankle injury for all athletes, from youth to elite levels. The adjustable POD brace is designed to offer freedom of movement and stability without breaking down…
Reykjavik, Iceland-based Össur announced that, effective September 1, it has acquired Medi Prosthetics, a global provider of mechanical lower limb prosthetic components located in Bayreuth, Germany, with total sales in 2015 of $17 million. Össur expects full integration of the business by 2017.
SmartCEO in September named Owings Mills, MD-based Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) President and CEO Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE, a 2016 Circle of Excellence Award finalist.
Whitsett, NC-based medi USA announced in September that the compression therapy, orthopedics, spinal bracing, prosthetics, and foot care business has made a strategic investment in a sports medicine company, Topical Gear, headquartered in Lakeway, TX.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in October announced that its CEO, Karen Hackett, will retire in April 2017. During her 14-year tenure as CEO, Hackett has overseen a staff of 250 employees, an annual budget of $60 million, and the opening of…
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