3D-Printed Insole Measures Pressure in Shoe
No need for pressure mats with a 3D-printed insole with embedded sensors that could benefit athletes and patients with musculoskeletal pain.
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Consensus Document Offers Recommendations for Treating Knee Osteoarthritis
A global panel of more than 40 experts in various orthopaedic disciplines has published reportedly the first-ever Consensus Document regarding recommended approaches for treating knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients based on their age and activity level.
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Abilitech’s New Year’s Resolution: FDA Approval for Assist Wearable Device
Abilitech Medical will begin clinical trials of the Abilitech Assist in 2020 as it seeks to obtain FDA clearance of its product, a wearable device designed to help people living with muscular dystrophy or multiple sclerosis, or have experienced a spinal cord injury or stroke, perform activities of daily living more easily.
A Step Ahead
Polly Swingle, PT, GCS, CEEAA, and Brian Paulson, CPO, explain the causes, symptoms, and effective therapeutic treatments for foot drop in this feature for the February/March 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products.
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Insole Versus Custom Made Orthosis—What is the Difference?
Foot Management Inc offers advice regarding the bells and whistles of insoles or custom made foot orthotics.
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Portable Orthotic Scanner and New Orthotic Material Now Available from Foot Management
Foot Management Inc, Pittsville, Md, offers two new advancements: the E-Z-Scan orthotic scanner and performance graphite orthotic material.
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Allard USA Carbon Fiber Orthotic Carries TeamUP Members to Boston Marathon Finish Line
Despite partial paralysis and extreme weather conditions, members of TeamUP—a national team of athletes comprised of those who wear the dynamic response carbon fiber orthotic device made by Allard USA—completed the 2018 Boston Marathon.
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Heel Pain Sufferers: Avoid These Six Mistakes When Seeking Relief
Are you experiencing heel pain? According to Dr Ed Davis, a podiatrist based in San Antonio, there are six questions you should ask yourself when seeking treatment to avoid mistakes along the way.
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Heel Defender Inserts Engineered to Tackle Heel Pain
Now available are Heel Defender shoe orthotics, designed to help manage pathologies that cause heel pain.
Read MoreProduct Guide 2018 — Braces & Orthoses
The Braces & Orthoses section of the Physical Therapy Products Product Guide (April/May 2018) provides an overview of important options for fit and support for off-the-shelf and custom products.
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Controlling Foot Drop
A partnership between the patient, physical therapist, physician, and orthotist is key to finding the right product. A feature for the February/March 2018 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Uzo Igwegbe, PT, MPT.
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G&W Heel Lift Celebrates 50th Anniversary
For the past 50 years, G&W Heel Lift Inc has been supplying custom-made heel lifts and foot lifts to healthcare professionals and their patients as an aid for people struggling with back pain and mobility issues caused by leg deficiency.
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Brace for It!
A growing selection of orthotic braces expands the possibilities for fit and function for users from all walks of life. A feature for Physical Therapy Products by Rachel Doucet, MSc PT, BSc KINE, and Amy Wallace McDevitt, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT.
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Self-Treat Plantar Fasciitis with The Healing Sole
War veteran and orthopedic surgeon Dr Meredith Warner designs The Healing Sole flip-flops as a way to help people self-treat plantar fasciitis without, she suggests, physical therapy, injections, orthotics, and surgery.
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Good from the Ground Up
Manufacturers highlight what’s new among braces and orthoses developed for treating lower extremity impairment in this Q&A, moderated by Frank Long, for Physical Therapy Products.
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Portable Foot Scanner Built for Time Savings and Accuracy
Foot Management notes that it accepts and uses scans from 3D foot scanners manufactured by Sharp Shape to build its custom orthotics.
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Only Orthotics, Not Cushioned Shoe Inserts, Can Help Prevent Injuries, Review Suggests
A study analyzing reviews of orthotics and shock-absorbing insoles challenges the notion that shoe inserts that cushion the foot can help prevent injuries among those who run, walk, or play sports.
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Lower Extremity Lowdown: Braces and Orthoses in Specialized Practice
Older adults, children, and athletes have their own requirements for function and fit. Here’s what therapists should know.
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