August 2016

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Cover Story


Pregnancy and gait: From foot pain to fall prevention
Pregnancy and gait: From foot pain to fall prevention
Researchers are investigating how changes during pregnancy may affect the lower extremities in the long term, as well as ways to treat and prevent these issues. By Lori Roniger

Editor Message


Out on a limb: Falling in with feedback
Out on a limb: Falling in with feedback
One of the interesting things about LER’s multi­disciplinary perspective is being able to follow a new idea as it is examined and embraced by one specialty after another, each with its own therapeutic goals and challenges. By Jordana Bieze Foster, Editor

Departments


Management of Achilles tendinopathy in runners
Management of Achilles tendinopathy in runners
Achilles tendinopathy is a common lower extremity injury in athletes as well as nonathletes. The Achilles tendon is often a site of injury in runners and is the second most common running-related musculo­skeletal injury, after medial tibial stress syndrome, with an… By Howard Kashefsky, DPM
Uneven terrain: Tactics for orthotic-device users
Uneven terrain: Tactics for orthotic-device users
Helping patients manage an orthotic device can be challenging, but doing so in the face of uneven terrain is a balancing act between stability, mobility, and strength. Device adjustments and rehabilitation pro­tocols can help patients avoid asymmetries and reduce the risk of falling. By Shalmali Pal
Foot strike while running and patellofemoral pain
Foot strike while running and patellofemoral pain
Recent research supports the idea that increased patellofemoral stress is a contributing factor in runners with patello­femoral pain, and that gait retraining to promote a… By Jenevieve L. Roper, PhD; Deborah L. Doerfler, PT, DPT, PhD; Christine M. Mermier, PhD; and Janet S. Dufek, PhD
Foot rotation during gait in patients with knee OA
Foot rotation during gait in patients with knee OA
Rotating the foot in or out during gait is associated with significant decreases in frontal plane knee load during early or late stance, respectively, and can be effective for reducing pain and potentially slowing the progression of… By Kevin Alan Valenzuela, ABD, CSCS; and Hunter Jared Bennett, PhD
Radiofrequency-based arthroscopy in the ankle
Radiofrequency-based arthroscopy in the ankle
The results of a retrospective chart review suggest that the use of plasma-mediated bipolar radiofrequency-based arthroscopic microdebridement is associated with notable decreases… By Renato Giorgini, DPM, FACFAS; Stephanie Giles, DPM; Omer Aci, DPM; and Christopher Japour, DPM, MS 

News

In the Moment: Sports Medicine

Striking out hamstring strain: Protocol helps protect baseball players
Striking out hamstring strain: Protocol helps protect baseball players
A hamstring injury intervention program is effective for reducing the rate of hamstring injuries and reinjuries in professional baseball players, according to ongoing research from the University of Delaware presented in July at the annual meeting of the… By Katie Bell
Achilles tendon size, stiffness differ based on runners’ shoe preference
The Achilles tendons of experienced minimalist runners differ from the tendons of those who wear traditional running shoes with regard to size, stiffness, and stress, according to research from the University of Connecticut in Storrs that… By Jordana Bieze Foster
Athletes with low neurocognitive scores exhibit high-risk landing biomechanics
Athletes with low neurocognitive scores are more likely than their higher-scoring counterparts to demonstrate landing mechanics associated with anterior cruciate injury (ACL) risk, according to research from the University of Florida in Gainesville. By Jordana Bieze Foster

Market Mechanics

By Emily Delzell


Products


Clima-Flex OA Knee Brace
Clima-Flex OA Knee Brace
DJO Global has launched the Clima-Flex OA Knee Brace from DonJoy. The Clima-Flex OA Knee Brace is designed to offer a new level of comfortable cooling relief through compression and offloading for patients with mild to moderate…
DVS-Dynamic Vacuum System
DVS-Dynamic Vacuum System
Ottobock has released the DVS-Dynamic Vacuum, a socket technology solution for transtibial amputees.  Integrating innovative design with simplicity, the DVS system reduces the movement between the limb and socket that is associated with…
iTOM-CAT Scanning System
iTOM-CAT Scanning System
SOLO Laboratories is proud to release the iTOM-CAT, a new innovation in 3D scanning technology. Portability and ease of transport make this iPad-based scanner system a convenient option for clinicians who work out of multiple locations or…
Peg Assist Walker Insole
Peg Assist Walker Insole
Darco International announces another addition to its popular Peg Assist Offloading Insole line of products, the new Peg Assist Walker Insole. The easy to use, off-the-shelf product quickly turns most standard walking boots into a more…
AF7 Ankle Bracing Sleeve
AF7 Ankle Bracing Sleeve
Sports medicine and performance brand OS1st has released the AF7 Ankle Bracing Sleeve. Like all the company’s technical bracing sleeves, the slip-on AF7 Ankle Bracing Sleeve features Compression Zone Technology for graduated…
Turbomed FS3000 External AFO
Turbomed FS3000 External AFO
Turbomed Orthotics offers the FS3000 external foot drop brace. The FS3000 brace is a custom-built modular AFO (ankle foot orthosis) made from highly durable thermoplastic. The device attaches to the outside of a patient’s footwear and…
OP-Tek Flex Materials
OP-Tek Flex Materials
Curbell Plastics announces the availability of OP-Tek Flex materials—soft, flexible sheet materials designed to maximize patient comfort when used for prosthetic inner liners and orthotic inner boots. Curbell is the exclusive distributor for the…
Quadrastep Now In New Sizes
Quadrastep Now In New Sizes
Nolaro24 proudly introduces two new sizes of its Quadrastep System custom-to-foot-type prefabricated foot orthosis line. The product line now fits up to men’s size 14 in C Quad orthoses for neutral feet and D Quad ortho­ses for…
Restiffic RLS Therapy
Restiffic RLS Therapy
New from medi USA is Restiffic, a drug-free treatment for restless leg syndrome (RLS). Restiffic is a foot wrap that provides gentle, relaxing pressure on the abductor hallucis and flexor hallucis brevis muscles, which helps reduce uncontrollable…
Comfort Air Stabilizer Gauntlet
Comfort Air Stabilizer Gauntlet
New from CyberKinetics is the Comfort Air Stabilizer Gauntlet, with special breathability features to maximize patient comfort and improve compliance without sacrificing support, control, or function. The defining characteristic of the…