Össur’s new Rebound Foot-Up is a lightweight ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) that offers dynamic support for foot drop or related disorders that require dorsiflexion support. The AFO supports ankle dorsiflexion during swing phase. Dynamic support is provided by an elastic strap connected to the shoe by a transparent plastic inlay placed between shoelaces, or by a nut and bolt fastened through the eyelets
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OP-TEK Flex EVA Sheet in 4 Options
New from Curbell O&P, a division of Curbell Plastics, is OP-TEK Flex EVA Sheet. The material is a soft, flexible ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer designed to provide patient comfort when used as a flexible inner liner for rigid socket frames and inner boots orthoses.
Style & function has never looked so good!
Inspired by fashion and designed for comfort, revere Shoes offer a beautiful collection of sandals, ballet flats, mary janes, loafers, and booties all with supportive contoured footbeds that can be removed if required to fit custom orthotics. revere also offers innovative fitting features such as extenders to lengthen straps for wide or swollen feet, fillers that can be…
First-of-its-Kind Textured Esmarch Bandage
Brand new from Tetra Medical Supply Corp.is a first-of-its-kind Esmarch Bandage with a textured finish that allows for better gripping and easier application when used to control and exclude blood flow during surgical procedures. The innovative and revolutionary Tetra Esmarch Bandage is constructed of strong, white synthetic material to provide maximum compression in a totally powder-, talc-, and latex-free product.
First Ever Medical Grade Electronic Tuning Fork Diagnoses DPN at Earlier Stages
Physicians have long known that the 128 Hz tuning fork is the most sensitive of the commonly used neurological screening tests available in clinical practice. The ETF¹²⁸(Electronic Tuning Fork/128 Hz) from O’Brien Medical, builds on this foundation and takes it to the next level. The ETF does this by electronically reproducing the most valuable features of the traditional tuning fork.
See Why Cadence Insoles are #1 Sellers – Free Pair!
Cadence insoles are a high-quality OTC orthotic that offer a unique combination of semi-rigid support and durable high rebound/low compression set polyurethane foam. They fill a fast-growing sweet spot for those who benefit from and prefer semi-rigid support with greater relief and shock absorbing comfort in the heel and forefoot.
Use Aquajogger Buoyancy Belts for Rehabilitation and Fitness
Thanks to Aquajogger’s signature Buoyancy Belts, users can now combine dynamic and forgiving deep and shallow water exercises with land-based exercises to maximize progress toward treatment, fitness, and wellness goals. The groundbreaking Aquajogger Buoyancy Belt is suitable for Sports Performance, Fitness and Wellness, and Rehabilitation purposes.
VascuEase Portable DVT System
The VascuEase Portable DVT System by Bio Compression Systems brings a new level of innovation to the pneumatic compression device category. DVT (deep vein thrombosis) prophylaxis has become an important standard of care for post-operative and non-ambulatory patients, both in-hospital and at home.
Postural instability in Charcot-Marie-Tooth 1A disease
A study entitled “Postural instability in Charcot-Marie-Tooth 1A disease” published in the July 2016 issue of Gait & Posture set out to evaluate the influence of somatosensory impairment, distal muscle weakness, and foot deformities on the balance in 21 Charcot-Marie-Tooth 1A patients. The study used a baropodometric platform as a means of evaluation.
Structural Asymmetry of Foot Arch Formation in Early School-Age Children
All children are born with flat feet. A study by the Department of Track and Field, University of Physical Education, Warsaw, Poland, entitled “Structural asymmetry of foot arch formation in early school-age children”, and published in the July 2015 edition of Biomedical Human Kinetics, set out to compare foot shapes in early school-age boys and girl to gauge symmetry in growth.
Changes in balance ability, power output, and stretch-shortening cycle utilisation after two high-intensity intermittent training protocols in endurance runners
In the study “Changes in balance ability, power output, and stretch-shortening cycle utilisation after two high-intensity intermittent training protocols in endurance runners” published in 2016 in the Journal of Sport and Health Science, researchers aimed to track the acute effects of 2 different high-intensity intermittent trainings (HIITs) on…
Assessment of Postural Stability in Young Physically Active Men with the History of Ankle Sprain
A study entitled “Assessment of Postural Stability in Young, Physically Active Men with the History of Ankle Sprain, published in the February 2016 issue of the Polish Journal of Sports Medicine, explored if patients with a history of low degree ankle sprains had a detectable deficit in postural stability.
Bonapeda FORS-15 Off-Loading Insole
The new FORS-15 Off-Loading Insole from Bonapeda Enterprises is designed to gently and consistently offload targeted plantar surfaces without edge effects. The multilayered Poron insole is durable, elastic, and crush resistant; soft, low-density Poron is closest to the foot and high-density Poron is underneath for support.
Hip Surgery Preparation Book
OPTP and author Adriaan Louw PT, PhD, CSMT, have released the latest book in their patient education series: Your Nerves Are Having Hip Surgery is a neuroscience education book that helps prepare patients for their hip surgery; explains how nerves react before, during, and after the surgery so they can understand what to expect; and reveals key recovery process strategies.
Low-Temperature Thermoplastic Made in U.S.
Since its inception in 1981, JMS Plastics Supply has been committed to partnering with its orthopedic customers for product satisfaction, including plastic materials, covering and cushioning materials, and equipment and supplies. New from JMS Plastics is a low-temperature thermoplastic for splinting, which JMS reports to be the only low-temperature plastic made in the U.S.
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