What to expect from knee surgery rehabilitation
A person may have knee surgery to treat pain in the joint due to an injury, such as … READ MORE
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What to know about tri-compartmental osteoarthritis
Tricompartmental osteoarthritis occurs when all three compartments in the knee are … READ MORE
What is Pectus carinatum and how can it be treated?
Pectus carinatum is a rare chest wall deformity that causes the breastbone to push … READ MORE
What to know about supination of the foot
Supination and pronation are parts of a stride. Supination occurs when weight is … READ MORE
What is tendinosis?
Tendinosis is a chronic tendon injury. It is a common condition but is often … READ MORE
What is overpronation?
When the arch of the foot collapses excessively downward or inward, this is known as … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum: surgery or bracing
3D Scan, Braceworks® 2016. Mary E Cataletto MD, Chief Editor: Denise Serebrisky MD, … READ MORE
Can AFOs help prevent falls?
Studies suggest that ankle foot orthoses can improve balance in some individuals, so … READ MORE
Will an orthosis help you walk better with MS?
Difficulty walking due to muscle weakness, muscle spasms, and balance issues is … READ MORE
Aquatic exercise for knee OA: beyond treating pain alone
The prescription of therapeutic aquatic exercise to people with knee OA should focus … READ MORE
Prehabilitation for TKA: Preop and postop benefits
Prehabilitation, particularly in the form of exercise, has the potential to … READ MORE
Rehabilitation, treatment and orthotic management of stroke
The effective treatment and rehabilitation of stroke patients requires a … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum causes, symptoms and treatment
The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum. Braceworks UCSF Benioff … READ MORE
What you need to know about prehabilitation
Most of us know the value of rehabilitation following a surgery, such as a joint … READ MORE
To brace or not to brace? Bracing for neuromuscular conditions
There is no doubt about it: braces are a pain. Sometimes they are a literal pain, … READ MORE
9 things no one ever tells you about getting a knee replacement
After 20 years of pain and icing her knee nightly, Sue Minutaglio of Westchester NY, … READ MORE
Skin care issues related to orthotic device wear
Modern orthotic devices are designed to fit more intimately than in the past, a … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis prevalence and modifiable factors
The prevalence of hand, knee, or hip joint OA has increased from 21 million in 1995 … READ MORE
Arthritis of the knee: Ten exercises
Arthritis is a condition where the joints become swollen, hot, and often painful. … READ MORE
Showing your shoe smarts
Ladies, there is a reason certain grandmas wear the shoes they do: comfort. There … READ MORE
Knee pain and how orthotics can help
Improve Mobility. Stay Healthy. Many of us suffer from chronic pain in the knees, … 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
Wait two weeks to shower following knee replacement surgery?
It may not be necessary for knee replacement patients to wait up to two weeks after … READ MORE
Caution, gradual transition are key to avoiding plantar fasciitis
For many people, the warmer weather offers motivation to get back outside and put … 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
Knee replacement FAQs
What causes OA? Factors that may lead to OA include: weight gain, advancing age and … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis of the knee FAQs
What causes OA? Factors that may lead to OA include: weight gain, advancing age and … READ MORE
What is Plantar fasciitis?
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis (say PLAN-ter-fash-ee-EYE-tis) is a … READ MORE
Scoliosis FAQs
What Is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a sideways (lateral) curve of the spine, usually … READ MORE
AFO wear and care FAQs
About your child’s new AFOs Your child should wear their Ankle-Foot Orthotics … READ MORE
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