EXO-L custom ankle support prevents sprains
“The mechanism employed by this external ankle ligament,” says the company, … READ MORE
Lower limb
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
Physical therapy in knee osteoarthritis relieves physical and financial pain
Individuals with knee osteoarthritis can benefit more from intensive physical … READ MORE
Prehabilitation better prepares patients for knee replacement
An exercise program designed by researchers at the University of Louisville for … READ MORE
Reduce knee pain with medication and exercise therapy
Combo therapy alleviates osteoarthritis knee pain enough to resume disease modifying … READ MORE
Tai chi compares to physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis
Tai chi can improve the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis as much as — or more than … READ MORE
Internet-connected brace designed to help seniors avoid falls
Clinicians and patients can view progress easily, using an app or a web dashboard, … READ MORE
17 tips for finding the right shoes for your child with special needs
The wrong pair of shoes can create a day of misery for anyone. When special needs … READ MORE
Why shoe shopping stresses me out
Buying Syona’s shoes is a challenge and Anchel shares why. I have a serious thing … READ MORE
Patient specific ankle-foot orthoses using rapid prototyping
3D printed ankle-foot orthotics for functionality and comfort. plus medica OT … READ MORE
Ambling modifiers: Finding a patient-friendly gait for knee OA
In the interest of improving compliance, studies of gait modifications to reduce … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis in the XXIst century: Risk factors and behaviours that influence onset and progression
Paddling with Evoke™ brace Musumeci G, Aiello FC, Szychlinska MA, Di Rosa M, … READ MORE
Keep moving to prevent osteoarthritis, say physicists
Osteoarthritis in the knee is a painful condition affecting nearly half of all … READ MORE
Delivering healthcare services to children with cerebral palsy and their families
Children with cerebral palsy have complex healthcare needs and often require complex … READ MORE
Exercise recommendations after total joint replacement
A review of the current literature and proposal of scientifically based guidelines. … READ MORE
Development of the arch: functional implications
Contrary to the conclusions of early research, recent studies suggest that arch … READ MORE
Footwear and risk of knee OA: The search for meaning in moments
Although footwear may in fact play a role in the development of knee osteoarthritis … READ MORE
Paraplegic man walks with own legs again
American man, 26, completes 3.5-metre course thanks to computer system that reroutes … READ MORE
Double bonus – AFOs improve dual-task gait in two ways
Ankle foot orthoses intervene at the level of the body and at the level of activity. … READ MORE
Great systematic review on pediatric supported standing
Supported standing programs have been used in various settings for more than 50 … 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
Post-polio syndrome: It takes a team approach
Donald Sutherland plays President Snow in the Hunger Games films. Sutherland … READ MORE
Determination of OA knee brace effectiveness
Osteoarthritic knee braces have been developed to lessen loads in the degenerative … READ MORE
Orthotic devices boost balance over time in children with CP
Balance improves over time in children with cerebral palsy, CP, who switch from a … READ MORE
SmartKnit Seamless Socks
No rubbing on toes with SmartKnit XStatic-Toe. Accessorize your SMOs, AFOs, KAFOs … READ MORE
Growing pains – adapting orthotic devices to maturing patients
Accommodating growth without compromising fit and function is a challenge for … READ MORE
Toe walking treatment and management
The management of toe walking is controversial — the natural history is poorly … READ MORE
Custom hinged AFO vs. standard ankle foot orthosis in stroke recovery
Functional Bracing with Adjustable Dynamic Response. Address the entire gait cycle … READ MORE
Non-surgical approach helps people with paralysis voluntarily move their legs — a first
Paralyzed men move legs with new non-invasive spinal cord stimulation. Five men with … READ MORE
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