Custom hinged AFO vs. standard ankle foot orthosis in stroke recovery Functional Bracing with Adjustable Dynamic Response. Address the entire gait cycle … READ MORE
Bracing prevents need for surgery in teens with scoliosis Adolescent girls are more likely than boys to have idiopathic scoliosis, or … READ MORE
Effects of high heel wear and increased weight on the knee during walking Killer heels could lead to osteoarthritis in knees, warn scientists. Most women … READ MORE
Robotic glove for post-stroke hand rehabilitation Initial rehabilitation therapy for many stroke victims may focus on regaining the … READ MORE
Patellofemoral syndrome treatment and management FAQs Soft knee braces may be of benefit to patients with PFS. Bracing involves control of … READ MORE
In search of a mechanism for foot orthoses’ effects The seemingly endless quest to discover why foot orthoses relieve symptoms is … READ MORE
Assessing knee supports How effective is wearing a stabilizing knee support? When you say “effective,” I … READ MORE
Spine conditioning program This spine conditioning program should be continued for 4 to 6 weeks, unless … READ MORE
Rotator cuff and shoulder conditioning program This shoulder conditioning program should be continued for 4 to 6 weeks, unless … READ MORE
Controlling drop foot: beyond standard AFOs The basic goal of orthotic management is to improve toe clearance during swing and … READ MORE
Adapted Tango: bringing artistry to rehabilitation Adapted tango, a version of traditional Argentine tango modified to address motor … READ MORE
That’s a life changer: Halifax company wins award for bionic knee brace Chris Cowper-Smith CEO of Spring Loaded Technology Inc. holds a knee brace in the … READ MORE
Corrective chest surgery changed my life Pectus excavatum surgery was the most painful experience of my life, but the … READ MORE
Keep Moving to Stay a Step Ahead of Arthritis I was a fanatical tennis player for decades until my increasingly painful arthritic … READ MORE
OA risk increases with age, at time of injury and from time of injury onset Joint trauma can lead to a spectrum of acute lesions, including osteochondral … READ MORE
Women appear to have a thinner, reduced volume of cartilage in the knee than men Sex differences in the prevalence, incidence, and severity of osteoarthritis, OA, … READ MORE
Joint injury increases the risk of knee osteoarthritis Where risk factors have been identified in knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA), with … READ MORE
Adjustable Dynamic Response AFOs Adjustable dynamic response (ADR) AFOs addressed common gait abnormalities in an … READ MORE
Walking on a marble – Morton’s neuroma If you sometimes feel that you are “walking on a marble,” and you have … READ MORE
Diane Covington: AFOs positively impact every aspect of her dynamic life It’s a happy coincidence that Diane Covington lives just a few miles from a New … READ MORE
Brennan Ryan: With AFOs and cool sneakers, this 10-year-old can be a regular kid If you ask Brennan Ryan what his favorite after-school activities are, he’ll tell … READ MORE
Globotec Junior heel cup Nestle young feet gently to improve balance, biomechanics and gait. Designed to … READ MORE
Plantar fasciitis / ankle sprain – ice with T-shape wrap There are lots of reasons for foot pain or ankle pain. From achilles tendonitis to … READ MORE
Sever disease: Intervene early to relieve symptoms Once pain and inflammation have been addressed, clinicians can implement … READ MORE
Ultra-thin insole tells doctors what’s wrong with your foot The world’s first wireless plantar pressure measurement system. Whether in … READ MORE
Plantar fasciitis common spring injury, says Calgary doctor Sudden increase to your outside exercise can cause foot pain. If you spent your May … READ MORE
New MS treatment could be too pricey A new multiple sclerosis treatment capable of halting the disease’s advancement … READ MORE
Daily walking does not have a negative impact on knee osteoarthritis A new study has offered fresh evidence that taking regular walks does not carry any … READ MORE
What is Plantar fasciitis? What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis (say PLAN-ter-fash-ee-EYE-tis) is a … READ MORE
Orthotic solutions for children with hypotonia New research underscores years of positive clinical results. When it comes to … READ MORE