OA knee bracing in family practice
Research indicates that primary care physicians are underprescribing exercise as a … READ MORE
Biomechanics
Human movement science
Knowledge gaps, time constraints limit use of OA guidelines in primary care
Factors influencing the limited use of core clinical practice guideline … READ MORE
Higher intensity walking may lower risk of knee replacement in people with OA
Patients with knee osteoarthritis who walk at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity may … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum bracing – FAQs for parents
Help your child wear the brace exactly as recommended by your health care provider. … READ MORE
Knee OA bracing: Longer use does not impair strength
Dose-response research refutes the common perception that increasing brace wear … READ MORE
Relieve pain and improve stability with an unloader knee brace for osteoarthritis
An unloader knee brace is one of several types of knee braces that can be used to … READ MORE
Patellofemoral pain in adolescents presents a treatment challenge
PFP is occurring as early as late elementary school, calling into question … READ MORE
Gait scores can help identify CMT and determine severity, study suggests
Two scores that evaluate gait characteristics may help differentiate between those … READ MORE
Moderate physical activity slows cartilage loss in women with knee osteoarthritis
Moderate physical activity may prevent cartilage loss and slow the progression of … READ MORE
New physical activity guidelines – A call to activity for clinicians and patients
This issue of JAMA includes a summary of the new Physical Activity Guidelines for … READ MORE
Wearable sensors help prevent falls
Motion sensors on the wrist evaluate the risk of falling for elderly people in … READ MORE
If your knee hurts, keep exercising, says expert
If you take up exercise later in life, as a treatment for joint or hip pain, you … READ MORE
Scientists uncover why knee joint injury leads to osteoarthritis
Knee joint injuries are typically related to sports, such as football, rugby or ice … READ MORE
Nike signs runner with cerebral palsy
A junior at the University of Oregon, Justin Gallegos becomes the first athlete with … READ MORE
New biomechanical footwear relieves knee OA pain
A new biomechanical footwear system was effective in relieving pain and improving … READ MORE
4-year-old Michigan girl with cerebral palsy takes first steps: ‘I’m walking!’
A little girl with cerebral palsy defied doctors’ expectations when she took her … READ MORE
Custom foot orthotics for relief of lower back pain
Shoe inserts or foot orthotics are sometimes used to treat lower back pain in people … READ MORE
Dancer’s path offers hope of walking for Orchard Park boy
Easton Jordan works on his walking steps with his physical therapist Elizabeth … READ MORE
Energy efficiency with AFO use varies in cerebral palsy patients
Longer strides lead to increased work. Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are regularly … READ MORE
Do I need foot orthotics? What kind?
Many people come to my office complaining of foot pain from conditions such as … READ MORE
Cartilage degeneration algorithm predicts progression of osteoarthritis
A novel cartilage degeneration algorithm can predict the progression of … READ MORE
Learning to improve foot control in cerebral palsy
A device to measure foot control is being trialled to improve walking ability for … READ MORE
New research ranks effectiveness of non-surgical treatments for knee osteoarthritis
An estimated 45 percent of people are at risk of developing knee osteoarthritis (OA) … READ MORE
Intensive physical therapy helps preserve motor skills in children with CP
Children with cerebral palsy may benefit significantly over the long-term from … READ MORE
Zimmer Biomet and Apple launch major clinical study detailing patient experience and improving joint replacement journey
Clinical study utilizes the Zimmer Biomet mymobility™ app on Apple Watch and … READ MORE
Pain the main driver of health care use in OA
Pain is the main impetus for seeking medical care among patients with … READ MORE
Updated evidence on the efficacy of AFOs in children with cerebral palsy
Summary. The good news is that AFOs appear to provide clinical benefits in the … READ MORE
Science and sociology of footwear
The design and construction of footwear is constantly evolving in order to maximise … READ MORE
Ankle-foot orthoses and functional electrical stimulation for foot drop in MS
Assistive ambulation devices for the ankle can bolster walking speed and safety and … READ MORE
Innovative approach to improve walking in children with CP
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $2.5 million translational research … READ MORE
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