Advances in Therapeutic Technology for Pain Management
According to author Jeffrey P. Foucrier, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, methods for managing pain include a reliable core of tested modalities accented by emerging and alternative products.
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The Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation welcomes applications for its Aspen Spinal Bracing Research Grants program. The deadline to apply is November 1.
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Orthopedic Braces and Supports Market Could Be Worth 4.3 Billion by 2020, According to Report
A new market report published by MarketsandMarkets forecasts that the Orthopedic Braces and Support Systems Market will be worth around $4.3 billion by 2020.
Athletic Excellence Goes High-Tech
Technology-based sports rehab treatments help athletes perform better and reduce injuries. A feature for the June/July 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Robert Aranbayev, DPT, and Lev Kalika, DC.
Read MoreBraces & Orthoses – Product Guide 2019
This category details the many custom-fit and off-the-shelf braces and orthoses options available designed to help physical therapists treat lower-extremity injuries.
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Breg Introduces the Quantum OA Osteoarthritis Knee Brace
Breg Inc launches launches its next generation unloader knee brace for mild to severe osteoarthritis, the Breg Quantum OA, featuring dynamic unloading in a sleek and intuitive design.
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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Robotic Spine Exoskeleton Measures Torso Stiffness in 3D
A Robotic Spine Exoskeleton (RoSE) developed by Columbia University researchers is reportedly the first device able to measure 3D stiffness of the human torso.
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Going Global for Back Pain Treatment
By discarding a narrow belief of what works, therapists open up a world of possibilities and technologies for treating back pain. A feature for Physical Therapy Products by Julie Watkins, PT, DPT, ATC.
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Literature Review Explores Surgery or Nonsurgical Bracing for an Achilles Tendon Tear
A literature review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons explores the treatment options for patients who experience an Achilles tendon tear.
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Active Ankle Debuts Redesigned and Rebranded Ankle Braces
Akron, Ohio-based Active Ankle, part of the Performance Health family of brands, introduces the redesigned Eclipse II and Eclipse Rigid Multi-Sport Ankle Braces, as well as the rebranded AS1 PRO Multi-Sport Sport Lace-Up Brace and 329 Ankle Sleeve.
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UK-Based PFLEXXSPORTS Products May Hit US Shores Soon
Knee, ankle, and elbow wraps, braces, and exercisers manufactured by PFLEXXSPORTS, a company based in the United Kingdom, are set to be available soon in the United States.
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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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New OMNIFORCE Compression Supports Engineered for Athletes
Mueller Sports Medicine Inc, based in Prairie du Sac, Wis, offers its new OMNIFORCE collection of compression supports for knees, ankles, and elbows.
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Foot Drop Rehabilitation: We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby
Jennifer S. McWain, MHS, PT, and Kirk Randall, PT, MS, share various treatment options for people with foot drop.
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US Dominates Global Orthopedic Braces and Supports Market, According to Recent Report
Data Bridge Market Research has released a new global market report on orthopedic braces and supports.
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New 3D Printing Technology Helps Enable Customized, In-Office-Printed Orthotics
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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Columbia University Professor Develops Dynamic Scoliosis Brace for Children
A Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science professor and his research team recently won a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s National Robotics Initiative to develop dynamic, and less rigid, scoliosis braces for kids.
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