Lower Extremity Review
New SARS-CoV-2 variants continue to evolve and prolong the COVID-19 pandemic. The surface of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is covered with spike proteins. These latch onto ACE2 receptors on human cells, allowing the virus to enter and infect the cells. Mutations in spike allow the virus to evade the immune system as well as…
KAFO is sometimes used for gait training in stroke patients. The impact of the time of wearing a KAFO on ADL recovery has not been clarified. This study aimed to examine the relationship between the days from onset to KAFO wearing and functional prognosis in patients after stroke.
Patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorder (hEDS/HSD) have significant ankle and foot problems, which impact daily functioning. In this study, researchers in Belgium sought to identify alterations in multisegment ankle and foot kinematics during gait to better assess foot function and pain in these patients.
Newly formulated trehalose-hyaluronic acid (T-HA) has proven to be more stable in vitro to the effects of hyaluronidase enzyme. To compare clinical outcomes of T-HA with standard non-trehalose (NT-HA) hyaluronic acid when administered as infiltrative therapy in patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee.
Classic anatomy textbooks describe the hamstring muscles from a traditional mechanistic view as being isolated from the adjacent structures. However, recent research has changed this perspective, proposing a connective tissue link between the active components of the movement system to form an extensive network of myofascial chains…
The focus of this research should be on outcomes-based best practices through analysis of the merits of clinical options currently available, not on the development or improvement of new and existing technology. Applications must address at least one of the FY22 Strategic Goals.
Socks are of fundamental importance in reducing friction and in controlling the temperature and humidity of the foot, thus preventing the appearance of blisters. However, the influence of sock fibers (synthetic vs. natural) on blistering during long-distance hiking has received little research attention.
In a recently released study from Turkey, the authors sought to investigate the effects of Pilates exercises on posture and physical fitness parameters. They assigned 66 school children (5-6 years) to Pilates or control groups. The Pilates intervention consisted of twice-a-week sessions for…
A new study in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease describes a study evaluating the efficacy of ATH434 in genetically altered mice that develop manifestations of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). The study was led by David I. Finkelstein, PhD, Head of Parkinson’s Disease Laboratory at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and…
Falls and fall-related injuries are a major problem for older adults in both hospitals and care homes. Shock-absorbing flooring (such as carpet, sports floors, or specially designed floors) provides a more cushioned surface and is one potential solution to help reduce the impact forces from a fall.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of heel-to-toe drop (heel drop) modifications of a hiking shoe on plantar pressure distribution and perceived comfort before and after walking. Data of 3 shoe conditions with a low (11 mm), medium (16 mm), and high (21 mm) heel drop were obtained of 12 healthy male…
The US Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test that detects chemical compounds in breath samples associated with a SARS-CoV-2 infection. The test can be performed in environments where the patient specimen is both collected and analyzed, such as…
The first ever international consensus statement with recommendations for the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after orthopedic surgeries has been published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Developed by 600 experts from…
In a randomized clinical trial of 80 adults (51.3% male; mean age 29.8 yrs; mean BMI, 28.1) with habitual sleep less than 6.5 hours per night, those randomized to a 2-week sleep extension intervention significantly reduced their daily energy intake by approximately 270 kcal compared with the control group.
Achilles tendon rupture appears to alter stiffness and length of the tendon. These alterations may affect the function of tendon in force transmission and in energy storage and recovery. We studied the mechanical properties of the Achilles’ tendon post-rupture and their association with function.
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