Effects of decompressive brace use in medial compartment knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is a prevalent disease. Unloading the affected compartment using … READ MORE
Kinesiology
Soccer shoe bending stiffness significantly alters game-specific physiology
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of soccer shoes with … READ MORE
Showing your shoe smarts
Ladies, there is a reason certain grandmas wear the shoes they do: comfort. There … READ MORE
Here’s what might be happening to your feet when you run in shoes
Study tracking runners’ steps found sneakers make certain muscles work harder. For … READ MORE
Motor skills will not develop fully without opportunities to practice
Knowing that motor skills will not develop to their full potential without … READ MORE
Gender, gait and knee OA: Kinematic data have rehab implications
In the moment: Rehabilitation.. Women with and without knee osteoarthritis (OA) … 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
Smart insoles: Assessing their clinical potential
Athletes have been quick to embrace smart insoles and the biomechanical data … READ MORE
Improving surgery outcomes for children with cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy frequently undergo invasive surgeries — lengthening … READ MORE
Measuring postural sway to diagnose neuromuscular disorders
A new technique might be used to diagnose neuromuscular disorders such as multiple … READ MORE
Mobility plays important role in development for toddlers with disabilities
Typical toddlers simultaneously spend about three hours a day in physical activity, … READ MORE
Factors that influence prescription of foot orthoses
Despite foot orthoses being one of the main interventions for foot pathology, there … READ MORE
Out on a limb: The arch triumphs
The spring-like properties of the arch of the foot may improve running economy. … READ MORE
Shoe flexibility influences gait in early walkers
Sole stiffness affects stance time. A recent study published in the winter issue of … READ MORE
Vibration therapy improves mobility and strength in young people with cerebral palsy
Young adults with cerebral palsy enjoy stronger bones and greater mobility after … READ MORE
Custom foot orthotics
Any insole that offers an increased level of support is probably better than … READ MORE
Combination therapy eases OA knee pain
“…the long-term clinical studies of stimulator treatment have shown reductions … READ MORE
Optimize bracing for knee OA
Significant improvements in pain, function and loading, and propulsive forces were … READ MORE
Exercise is ‘most effective’ method of preventing lower back pain
Exercises for golfers to prevent back pain. Watchfit “Exercise is the best … 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
Battle of Achilles II: How the debate is informing clinical practice
Four years later, the ongoing discussion of the relative merits of surgical and … READ MORE
EXO-L custom ankle support prevents sprains
“The mechanism employed by this external ankle ligament,” says the company, … 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
UCSF study reveals weight loss protects knees
Obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight can significantly slow … READ MORE
Hip-abductor strengthening protocol for runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome
Reed Ferber, PhD. Knee Injury Study Investigator, Alberta Innovates – Health … READ MORE
Lateral wedge insoles not associated with improvement of knee pain in osteoarthritis
“These results suggest that compared with control interventions, lateral wedges … READ MORE
Development of the arch: functional implications
Contrary to the conclusions of early research, recent studies suggest that arch … READ MORE
Robotic gait training doesn’t wow young patients with CP
Kids, parents differ on ‘normal’ gait. Although physical therapists and parents … READ MORE
Determination of OA knee brace effectiveness
Osteoarthritic knee braces have been developed to lessen loads in the degenerative … READ MORE
Encouraging evidence that off-loader knee braces are effective
Given the encouraging evidence that off-loader braces are effective in mediating … READ MORE
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