Optimize bracing for knee OA
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Biomechanics
Human movement science
Brace yourself for knee pain relief
If you’re among the estimated 10 million [Americans, annually] who have been … READ MORE
Ankle-foot orthoses improve CP gait
Strategies alter ankle, knee kinematics. Floor-reaction ankle foot orthoses and … READ MORE
Why we get running injuries (and how to prevent them)
Warm weather is on its way across the country — really, it is, I promise — and … READ MORE
Pectus excavatum and Pectus carinatum: Associated conditions, family history, and post-operative patient satisfaction
Background. Pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) are the most common … READ MORE
Fitter legs linked to a fitter brain
Polka Dot Twins, 1952. Harold Feinstein. Identical twins in Finland who shared the … READ MORE
Knee instability treatment may help older adults prevent falls
Interventions that reduce knee buckling may help prevent falls, fall-related … READ MORE
Rockers and rollovers: Implications for AFOs
Practitioners and researchers are redefining rocking and rolling as key components … READ MORE
Biomechanics of propulsion: Implications for AFOs
For many patients, the ability of an ankle foot orthosis to enhance propulsion is … READ MORE
Step up your workout with Nordic walking
Trekking poles, traditionally used in Nordic walking, are almost everywhere walkers … READ MORE
Charcot-Marie-Tooth: AFO mechanics and gait patterns
Patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease showing the greatest increase in speed … READ MORE
Foot instability in Down syndrome linked to hallux valgus, narrow shoes
Regular foot checks may curb problems. A recent study published in the Journal of … READ MORE
Wearable chair for surgeons
Here is a wearable chair that allows surgeons to perform long surgeries with less … READ MORE
Panel discusses nonoperative treatment of knee osteoarthritis
Clinical practice guidelines for knee osteoarthritis (OA) were developed and … READ MORE
OA bracing: Spin class
Rotation may be key to pain relief. Research from the Hospital for Special Surgery … READ MORE
Biomechanics play key role in knee osteoarthritis
Researchers and clinicians often point to biomechanical elements, particularly … READ MORE
When not to fix: Thoughts of an orthopaedic surgeon
One driving force that is emerging in our high-tech, low-touch approach to … READ MORE
Conservative biomechanical strategies for knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent forms of this disease, with … READ MORE
Knee brace reduces damage, pain in osteoarthritis
For the first time, a scientific study has shown that a simple slip-on knee brace … READ MORE
Tomasz Bugajski, Research Scientist
Tomasz Bugajski, PhD Research Scientist. Department of Neurosurgery University of … READ MORE
Bracing results in significant improvements in Pectus carinatum
Comfort is the key because the brace is worn continuously to provide compression … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum treatment in Canada: current practice
The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum BACKGROUND Multiple treatment … READ MORE
Do elite athletes have an anti-aging secret in their muscles?
Elite runners do not experience the muscle weakening associated with aging as … READ MORE
Low intensity intervention yields modest benefit in knee and hip osteoarthritis
The combined patient and provider intervention resulted in modest improvement in … READ MORE
Equinus: Its surprising role in foot pathologies
Treatment for equinus should be aimed at increasing ankle joint dorsiflexion to … READ MORE
Gait retraining improves symptoms of knee OA
Walking differently to reduce knee pain. A number of different gait modifications … READ MORE
Out on a limb: Hockey gets hip to FAI
Despite evidence of significant lower extremity injury risks associated with ice … READ MORE
Ankle motion may predict who will respond to lateral wedge insoles
Lateral wedge insoles are a potential simple treatment for medial knee … READ MORE
OA knee braces: Buying time
Long-term compliance data raise issues. A study published in the August issue of … READ MORE
Hot tip for knee OA: Foam rollers reduce quadriceps soreness
Canadian and Australian researchers found large decreases in quadriceps pain 24 and … READ MORE
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