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The 2015 Nike Mag

Almost 30 years ago, Nike was asked to collaborate on a movie that would feature scenes set in the futuristic world of 2015. The brand was challenged to imagine sneakers that would suit the inhabitants of the advanced era. The … READ MORE

Pre-operative exercise boosts TKA outcomes

An evidence-based exercise regimen, designed to enhance knee strength and the ability to complete functional tasks, may speed recovery following total knee arthroscopy, TKA, in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Evoke unloading knee … READ MORE

Knee braces activate brain

A prototype ‘mini’ MRI scanner, developed by Imperial College London, that could be used for diagnosing knee injuries by Jordana Bieze Foster, Lower Extremity Review January 2010 fMRI confirms proprioceptive effects. Functional … READ MORE

Paraplegic man walks with own legs again

American man, 26, completes 3.5-metre course thanks to computer system that reroutes signals from his brain to electrodes on his knees. Fig. 1. Partial picture of the overground walking course, depicting the BCI-Parastep system, the … READ MORE

Knee OA, biomechanics, and progression to TKA

Findings related to muscle activity during gait and progression to TKA may explain why interventions to improve joint stability can impact symptoms but not knee adduction moment (KAM). By Cheryl Hubley-Kozey PhD, and Gillian Hatfield … READ MORE

Post-polio syndrome: It takes a team approach

Donald Sutherland plays President Snow in the Hunger Games films. Sutherland contracted polio as a child and developed a love of reading while bedridden. He went on to become an accomplished actor, and has appeared in over 130 films. … READ MORE

Determination of OA knee brace effectiveness

Osteoarthritic knee braces have been developed to lessen loads in the degenerative compartment while subsequently reducing knee pain in patients with uni-compartmental arthritis. Evoke™ knee brace highlights. OssKin The present … READ MORE

Figure 1 is Instagram for doctors

Like Instagram for doctors, Figure 1 app now has 500,000 users. One billion cases viewed 18 Sep 2015. Figure 1 Inc.’s Richard Penner, left and Gregory Levey show their medical image-sharing app Tuesday. Glenn Lowson for The Globe … READ MORE

SmartKnit Seamless Socks

No rubbing on toes with SmartKnit XStatic-Toe. Accessorize your SMOs, AFOs, KAFOs with SmarKnit Seamless Socks SmartKnit socks are made especially for kids and adults wearing AFOs. Feet and legs stay comfortably cool with wicking … READ MORE
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