Minimalist shoes increase leg and foot muscles
Running in minimalist shoes can increase leg and foot muscle volume, indicating its … READ MORE
Ankle instability
Similar risk for injury found with traditional vs minimalist running shoes
Compared with soldiers in the U.S. Army who wore stability, cushioning or … READ MORE
Gaming camera could aid MS treatment
Kinect 3D camera used to assess walking of MS patients. A team of researchers led by … READ MORE
Do orthotics for foot injuries really work?
As baby boomers age and continue to participate in sports, more and more are … READ MORE
Improving foot posture, balance in CMT may aid ankle stability
Early care advised for FAI prevention. “…ankle sprains in children with CMT … READ MORE
Biomechanics of propulsion: Implications for AFOs
For many patients, the ability of an ankle foot orthosis to enhance propulsion is … READ MORE
Charcot-Marie-Tooth: AFO mechanics and gait patterns
Patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease showing the greatest increase in speed … READ MORE
EXO-L custom ankle support prevents sprains
“The mechanism employed by this external ankle ligament,” says the company, … 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
Orthotic Management of CMT, Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Ankle foot orthoses, AFOs, can help compensate for muscle weakness and accommodate … READ MORE
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