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Snake Bites to the Lower Extremity Reported to U.S. Emergency Departments
Background: Thousands of snake bites occur in the U.S. each year. Venomous snake bites can produce serious adverse effects, and even bites from nonvenomous snakes may cause adverse effects. Snake bites are often treated at hospital emergency departments (EDs). The objective of this study was to describe snake bites to the lower extremity treated at US hospital EDs.
By Mathias B. Forrester, BS
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Minimizing the effects of knee brace migration
Too many knee braces just won’t stay put, which can affect compliance and possibly even device effectiveness. Research on the topic is scarce, but experts say the key to minimizing knee brace migration is making sure the device fits the patient’s anatomy as closely as possible.
By Shalmali Pal
Rehabilitative footwear: Importance of comfort
A growing body of research suggests that footwear comfort can improve movement performance and, in particular, neuromuscular control of balance. These findings could have significant implications for rehabilitation of older adults and patients with lower extremity disorders.
By M. Owen Papuga, PhD, and Jeanmarie R. Burke, PhD
Effects of ankle bracing on athletic performance
Ankle braces help prevent injury by restricting motion, but those restrictions don’t necessarily result in negative effects on athletic performance. Evidence suggests that while agility may be affected with use of an ankle brace, vertical jump and balance skills may not.
By Jatin P. Ambegaonkar, PhD, ATC, OT, CSCS; Nelson Cortes, PhD; and Shruti J. Ambegaonkar, MS, PT
Amputation vs salvage for lower limb tumors
Studies assessing the relative functional benefits of limb salvage and amputation for lower extremity bone and soft tissue tumors have produced inconsistent results, but the range of subjective and objective tests used in those studies may have influenced the findings.
By Lucy Kupersmith, BA, and Jeremy S. Somerson, MD
Active Stance: Minimalist footwear: A risky switch for runners?
For the majority of evolutionary history, runners were either barefoot or wore minimalist footwear lacking the cushioning of today’s running shoes. Barefoot or minimally shod runners demonstrate differences1 in kinematics and impact forces compared with those wearing modern running shoes, and some research suggests barefoot running may confer biomechanical advantages over more cushioned footwear.
By Erik M. Haniuk, BS; LTC Steven J. Svoboda, MD; Karen Y. Peck, MEd, ATC; Kenneth L. Cameron, PhD, MPH, ATC; and LTC Brett D. Owens, MD
Preventing hamstring injuries on the gridiron
Hamstring injuries that occur during sprinting are a significant concern in football, not just because of the frequency with which they occur, but also because they are notoriously difficult to rehabilitate, which underscores the need for effective prevention through targeted exercise programs.
By Charles D. Kenyon, MS, RSCC, and Marcus C.C.W. Elliott, MD
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