One in 10 early deaths could have been prevented if everyone had met just half the recommended weekly target of 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity, according to the largest pooled data analysis of its kind.
Lower Extremity Review
Cyclone Bike Foot
The Cyclone™ Bike Foot was designed without compromising durability. The innovative design eliminates energy lost to weight caused by a foot shell and shoe, and provides unmatched energy transfer while pedaling. It also eliminates energy loss to deflection caused by the flex of the shoe and foot shell.
Balance and Strength Exercises Can Help Reduce Falls in Older Adults
Fall prevention is of importance for maintaining independency of daily living, well-being, and quality of life in older adults and given demographic trends, an urgent economic challenge for the healthcare system. Falls are a serious health concern and a major cause of…
By Tim Wiedenmann, Steffen Held, Ludwig Rappelt, Martin Grauduszus, Sofie Spickermann, and Lars Donath
A Step Short: Why We Need More Research on Prefabricated Carbon Composite Ankle-Foot-Orthoses
Many patients with gait abnormalities utilize lower limb orthoses to provide support, correction, and enhance function of the lower extremity. A variety of design options from joint level(s) to material selection are available and must be…
By Lindi Mitsou, MSPO, CPO; Nicholas Carr, BS; Jordan Dunn, BS; Jayne Kernodle, BS; Yelizaveta Kozlov, BS; Jillian Picard-Busky, ATC, LAT; Abigail Riley, BS; and Alex Wright, BS, NREMT
Robot Prevents Falls, Assists in Physiotherapy for the Elderly
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) have developed a wearable assistive robot that can detect and prevent a fall before it happens, reducing the user’s risk of sustaining injuries. The robot can also be used to aid patients’ rehabilitation from their injuries.
Aerobic, Resistance Exercise Shown to Fight Atherosclerosis
Carotid atherosclerosis is the leading cause of ischemic stroke. Carotid intima–media thickness (cIMT) is a validated surrogate marker of atherosclerosis that is independently associated with the risk for cardiovascular disease. It’s presence in the general population has been well documented, with one study showing that…
Adult Obesity Rates Continue to Climb
Nineteen states and 2 territories* have at least 35% of residents with adult obesity–more than doubling the number of states with a high obesity prevalence since 2018–according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
International Exercise Recommendations in Older Adults (ICFSR): Expert Consensus Guidelines
The human aging process is universal, ubiquitous, and inevitable. Every physiological function is being continuously diminished. Aging and a sedentary lifestyle are associated with declines in muscle function and cardiorespiratory fitness, resulting in an impaired capacity to perform daily activities and maintain independent functioning.
FES Cycling Therapy
MYOLYN has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration on a new, second version of its flagship product, the MyoCycle. With 4 new models, the MyoCycle brings functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling therapy to at-home and clinical-setting users.
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