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.
Allard USA, Rockaway, NJ, has extended the 5% reduction on list prices for its Allard AFOs, through June 30, 2021, it announces.
Dralla Foundation, a philanthropic arm of Rockaway, NJ-based Allard USA, announces the addition of Wendy Garrett of Turner, Ore, to its Review Board.
Foot Management Inc offers advice regarding the bells and whistles of insoles or custom made foot orthotics.
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Foot Management Inc, Pittsville, Md, offers two new advancements: the E-Z-Scan orthotic scanner and performance graphite orthotic material.
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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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Now available are Heel Defender shoe orthotics, designed to help manage pathologies that cause heel pain.
Read MoreThe 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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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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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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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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Older adults, children, and athletes have their own requirements for function and fit. Here’s what therapists should know.
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Jennifer S. McWain, MHS, PT, and Kirk Randall, PT, MS, share various treatment options for people with foot drop.
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Paul R. Langer, DPM, podiatrist at Minneapolis-headquartered Twin Cities Orthopedics, is one of four doctors nationwide offering 3D-printed orthotics.
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Foot Management Inc recently introduced its New Ultrathin Orthotic, built for low volume shoes, including soccer cleats, track spikes, dress shoes, and street shoes.
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Clinicians from across the country reveal key features and functions in the devices they use to address knee and lower extremity rehab.
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A company news release reports that WebPT has partnered with SOLS, a manufacturer of 3D-printed shoe insoles, to bring 3D printed foot orthotics to WebPT’s member base.
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Advanced gait and balance technologies play a vital role in predicting and preventing falls
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