Lower Extremity Review
Stoneham, MA-based Chaco’s founder and original designer of its sandals, Mark Paigen, announced on August 18 the wholesale launch of Tread Labs, a new line of orthotic insoles. The insoles’ features include four arch heights in sizes for men and women, easily replaceable Velcro top covers, and a lifetime guarantee.
Gainesville, FL-based OPIE Software announced in August that Amplitude Media Group, headquartered in Northglenn, CO, is an integrated supplier. With this partnership, Amplitude Media’s Limb Loss Resource Guide (LLRG) can now be purchased digitally through the OPIE Software platform.
Spinal Solutions announces the availability of the EZ-APO (Atlanta Prosthetics & Orthotics) ankle foot orthosis (AFO). The EZ-APO device is ergonomically designed to optimize fit around the footpad and malleolus and provide tibial tuberosity relief.
New from Össur is the Rebound PCL, a dynamic force brace for rehabilitating posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) ruptures. The Rebound PCL is designed to stabilize the knee while providing appropriate levels of physiologic loading force during both knee extension and…
Cascade DAFO announces the launch of the Creation Station for decorating custom dynamic ankle foot orthoses (DAFOs). With this new online interactive tool, DAFO users can “try on” various transfer patterns, ribbon trims, and strap and padding colors.
The Abby Articulating Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) from Anatomical Concepts is a multifunctional, posterior dual-jointed device for the early stages of rehabilitation. With a stable base of support and a new nonskid low-profile plantar surface, it is…
OPTP has added a new foam roller to its elite Pro-Roller line. The Pro-Roller Soft Half measures 36″ in length and 3″ in diameter. The roller’s unique shape is flat on one side and round on the other. Using the flat side down provides improved stability for balance training and…
For people who need to wear graduated compression every day but want to add a pop of color to their wardrobe, Sigvaris North America is launching two fun new additions to the Microfiber Shades line of compression socks—navy heather and graphite heather socks.
Lower Extremity Technology has retooled the FC2 Flexion Control Ankle Joint to simplify fabrication. The multi-axis hinge offers 70° of full range of motion. The new design features an improved hinge axis for strength and durability, and updated casting for more support around the…
Footmaxx now offers custom-milled orthotic flip-flops. The orthotic flip flops are hand-crafted from durable materials, including a slip-resistant rubber sole, to support and stabilize the feet and lower extremities. Women’s styles include Rio, with…
Increasingly, lower extremity practitioners are realizing the clinical importance of patient communication. They’re also starting to realize that effective communication requires more than just using the right words.
By Hank Black
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD), known also as tibialis posterior tendon dysfunction, is one of the leading causes of acquired flatfoot in adults, but the…
By By Frank Layman, PT, DPT, EdD, MT; and April Wilson, PTA, BS, CI, CKTP, IASTM
Dry needling is gaining momentum as an alternative therapy for myofascial pain, and is supported by a small but growing body of research as well as anecdotal evidence. But the training and expertise required to perform the procedure has become a topic of debate.
By P.K. Daniel
New research suggests lower extremity clinicians should consider implementing gait training in combination with targeted strengthening of the peroneus longus and gluteus medius muscles to help restore normal gait patterns in patients with chronic ankle instability.
By Rachel Koldenhoven, MEd, ATC
Preventing deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after lower extremity surgery can involve pharmaceutical therapies or mechanical interventions. The type of prophylaxis used depends on the type of surgery, pre-existing risk factors, and patient preference.
By Barbara Boughton
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