Are a third of knee replacements inappropriate?
One third of total knee replacement surgeries in the United States may be … READ MORE
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Pre-operative exercise boosts TKA outcomes
An evidence-based exercise regimen, designed to enhance knee strength and the … READ MORE
OA bracing may bolster prehabilitation protocols
Pre-operative exercise has been shown to improve total knee arthroplasty outcomes, … READ MORE
OA knee bracing for lateral, severe cases respond positively
OssKin Evoke™ by Jordana Bieze Foster, Lower Extremity Review April 2010 Two … READ MORE
Knee braces activate brain
A prototype ‘mini’ MRI scanner, developed by Imperial College London, that could … READ MORE
Arthritis has an impact on the daily lives of Canadians young and old
Results from a population-based survey. Background There is a perception that the … READ MORE
Development of the arch: functional implications
Contrary to the conclusions of early research, recent studies suggest that arch … READ MORE
Footwear and risk of knee OA: The search for meaning in moments
Although footwear may in fact play a role in the development of knee osteoarthritis … READ MORE
Women with knee osteoarthritis experience greater pain sensitivity
Among patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, women experienced greater … READ MORE
Knee OA, biomechanics, and progression to TKA
Findings related to muscle activity during gait and progression to TKA may explain … READ MORE
Double bonus – AFOs improve dual-task gait in two ways
Ankle foot orthoses intervene at the level of the body and at the level of activity. … READ MORE
Great systematic review on pediatric supported standing
Supported standing programs have been used in various settings for more than 50 … READ MORE
Post-polio syndrome: It takes a team approach
Donald Sutherland plays President Snow in the Hunger Games films. Sutherland … READ MORE
Orthotic devices boost balance over time in children with CP
Balance improves over time in children with cerebral palsy, CP, who switch from a … READ MORE
SmartKnit Seamless Socks
No rubbing on toes with SmartKnit XStatic-Toe. Accessorize your SMOs, AFOs, KAFOs … READ MORE
Knee arthroscopy in arthritis: an evidence-practice mismatch
The small inconsequential benefit seen from interventions that include arthroscopy … READ MORE
Growing pains – adapting orthotic devices to maturing patients
Accommodating growth without compromising fit and function is a challenge for … READ MORE
Toe walking treatment and management
The management of toe walking is controversial — the natural history is poorly … READ MORE
Orthotic options for knee OA focus on compliance issues
New research presented in June at the 2015 ISPO Congress underscored the potential … READ MORE
Custom 3D printed braces for scoliosis treatment
Because the braces could be completely customized, based on the shape of the … READ MORE
Encouraging evidence that off-loader knee braces are effective
Given the encouraging evidence that off-loader braces are effective in mediating … READ MORE
Brace therapy in uni-compartmental OA
Offloading strategies for knee osteoarthritis. Brace therapy plays an important role … READ MORE
Eagle brace helps slow scoliosis in young – in Calgary
As any parent at bedtime knows, getting kids to do something they don’t want to is … READ MORE
Vibram Furoshiki shoes wrap around your feet
Ditching shoelaces, velcros, and those new-fangled self-lacing robotic … READ MORE
Gout and the foot
Foot orthotics are suitable for gout attacks. Gout can be made more comfortable by … READ MORE
Orthotics part of arthritis treatment
Rheumatologists care for patients with assistive devices such as knee braces or foot … READ MORE
HARMONY exoskeleton helps patients recover strength and motor skills
Texas engineers introduce advanced upper body rehabilitation robot. HARMONY was … READ MORE
Knee OA guidelines take patient-centric approach
Updated guidelines and new appropriate use criteria for nonoperative management of … READ MORE
No need to ‘correct’ a flat foot
Gina Kolata published an excellent article in the New York Times that discusses … READ MORE
Driving safety: effects of lower extremity impairment
By Hank Black, Lower Extremity Review July 2015 ▽ Table of Contents Introduction … READ MORE
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