ComeBack Mobility’s Smart Crutch Tips and the corresponding physician and patient apps are a dynamic tool to instruct correct weight bearing on a limb after an injury or surgery; simply attach the devices to any round crutches. Built-in force sensors record the peak pressure a patient puts on the crutches when walking and an algorithm processes the data in real time. If the weight on the injured limb exceeds or fails to meet the prescribed weight bearing status, the patient receives instant...| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
Figure. Shoe and insert conditions. The test shoe was a lace-up sneaker with leather upper, 14-mm heel-toe pitch and dual-density molded polyurethane outsole (Jackie sneaker, FRANKIE4, Australia). The control shoe was an athletic lace-up sneaker with canvas upper, 4-mm heel-toe pitch and rubber outsole (Dunlop Volley, Pacific Dunlop Ltd., Melbourne, Australia). Condition A: Control shoe (Dunlop Volley) with a flat low-density ethylene vinyl acetate foam insert (FRANKIE4 Flat + Lite Footbed). ...| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
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I am regularly asked, “Why 3D printed?” There are obvious environmental and manufacturing benefits, although speaking from my clinical perspective–it is the design freedom that is most important. The ability to have an unrestricted design envelope, being able to design and manufacture devices lighter, thinner, fully-custom and quicker are just a few of the benefits. It also enables the modification of orthotic designs and thicknesses based on individual patient requirements. By Dean Har...| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
Fractures of the toes are among the most frequently diagnosed lower extremity fractures. In sports, toe fractures may present after diverse mechanisms of injury, varying severity, and varying implications for management. This study aimed to discern trends in toe fractures presenting to US emergency departments (EDs) particularly in association with sports and recreational activities. The post Sports- and Recreation-Related Toe Fractures first appeared on Lower Extremity Review Magazine.| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
Chronic lateral ankle sprains are common injuries that are largely sequelae of inversion injuries of the ankle. These injuries are amenable to surgical intervention, namely, Broström-Gould reconstruction. Arthroscopic Broström-Gould surgery is a minimally invasive technique for treating chronic lateral ankle instability that offers several advantages over traditional open procedures... The post Arthroscopic Broström-Gould Effective for Chronic Ankle Instability first appeared on Lower Extr...| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
We summarized the findings of studies 56 studies, reporting 438 measures of investigating the association between association between proprioception and proprioceptive ability and physical function physical function were included. in people with stroke, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis. The post The Link Between Proprioception and function in neurological conditions: Systematic-Review first appeared on Lower Extremity Review Magazine.| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
Stiff-knee gait (SKG) affects 25–75% of individuals with post-stroke gait impairment and is typically defined as reduced swing phase knee flexion. Different studies use various measures to identify stiff-knee gait, such as peak swing knee flexion angle, timing of peak knee flexion, knee range of motion, and ankle push-off acceleration, leading to inconsistent results. The post Peak Knee Flexion Angle Can Identify Persons Post-Stroke with Stiff-Knee Gait first appeared on Lower Extremity Rev...| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
Foot and ankle muscle strengthening exercises are common interventions for many musculoskeletal conditions associated with pain and limited function in the lower limb. While there is evidence to support a multitude of strengthening exercises, they have been criticized for not adhering to best practice and for being poorly reported. The aims of this scoping review were to describe... The post Muscle Strengthening Exercise for Foot & Ankle Best Practices first appeared on Lower Extremity Review...| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
Although surgical alignment of the rear-foot might be sufficient to achieve acceptable correction of pronation-distortion deformity, concomitant correction of the medial arch might improve functional results. This study represents the authors’ experience with combined hind-foot alignment and medial arch reconstruction by in-situ naviculocuneiform arthrodesis for treatment of flexible flatfoot in children. The post Positive Outcomes of Medial Arch and Hindfoot Reconstruction in Children fi...| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
This study, by researchers from Shanghai, China, investigates the biomechanical and muscular impacts of firefighting boots (EFF) compared to standard or training footwear (FTS) during walking and related activities. The research highlights that EFF boots, characterized by their stiffness and design, restrict ankle and toe joint range of motion, leading to increased... The post Firefighters’ exposure footwear impacts lower limb walking biomechanics first appeared on Lower Extremity Review ...| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
In this study, the morphological characteristics of Pilon fractures were clarified in detail by 3D mapping. This provides a basis for the diagnosis, classification, selection of treatment methods, internal fixation design, and statistical analysis of fracture lines of Pilon fractures. The post 3D Mapping of Fracture Line Morphology of Pilon Fractures first appeared on Lower Extremity Review Magazine.| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and poor long-term patient outcomes frequently occur in patients with Achilles tendon rupture (ATR). Biomarkers for DVT and their possible relationship to long-term healing outcomes remain unexplored. To identify DVT biomarkers from proteomic profiles during the inflammatory and proliferative healing stages and... The post Biomarker Candidates to Predict DVT and Healing After Achilles Rupture first appeared on Lower Extremity Review Magazine.| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
Orthobiologics is the science of harnessing and concentrating substances (substrates) that occur naturally in the body. It is theorized that in higher concentrations, biologics may help to enhance (or) improve the healing process. Orthobiologics and bone substitutes represent groundbreaking advancements in regenerative medicine. By Asim Raja, DPM, FACFAS The post No-Nonsense Recap: Orthobiologics and Bone Substitutes: A Primer first appeared on Lower Extremity Review Magazine.| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
A recently published study from Australia sought to determine whether children (aged 10–16) are at greater risk of hyperthermia and dehydration than adults (aged 18–40) during exercise in hot conditions and to assess how well an adult sweat-rate calculator estimates children’s sweat rates. The post Children Sweat Just Like Adults first appeared on Lower Extremity Review Magazine.| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
A study focusing on high school football players in Georgia revealed that player position, particularly linemen, is a more significant predictor of exertional heat illnesses (EHIs) such as heat exhaustion than BMI. The research found that linemen are over twice as likely to experience heat-related issues compared to backs and specialists... The post Football Line Position Increases Heat Risk Compared to BMI first appeared on Lower Extremity Review Magazine.| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
Among American sports, football has the highest incidence of exertional heat stroke (EHS), despite decades of prevention strategies. Based on recent reports, 100% of high school and college EHS football fatalities occur during conditioning sessions. Linemen are the at-risk population, constituting 97% of football EHS deaths. The post Preventing Exertional Heat Stroke in Football: New Paradigm Focuses on Line Positions first appeared on Lower Extremity Review Magazine.| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
Approximately 9,000 high school athletes are treated for heat-related illnesses every year in the United States. Back-to-school means back-to-sports for many students around the country. With the return of sports, health and safety guidelines must be in place. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association recommends 6 strategies for Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS) preparedness including: 1) hydration access; 2) emergency response plan enacted for school athletics; 3) policy with instructions for...| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
Millions of families in the United States (US) own dogs, and with these dogs comes an assortment of dog items (gates, beds, toys, etc.). Tens of thousands of falls associated with dogs are treated at US hospital emergency departments (EDs) each year, a portion of which involve dog items. The objective of this study is to describe dog-item-related... By Mathias B. Forrester, BS The post Dog-Item-Related Falls Affecting the Lower Extremity Treated at United States Hospital Emergency Departments...| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
Assessing the clinical efficacy of different therapeutic options for KOA will aid clinicians in treating patients. While clinicians recognize the positive role of physical therapy in improving symptoms and functionality in knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients, these methods may differ in mechanisms of action, applicability, and efficacy variances. By Xiao Chen, Yuanhe Fan, Hongliang Tu, and Yuan Luo The post Top 3 Recommended Therapies for KOA: Knee Orthoses, Hydrotherapy, Exercise first appear...| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
A lower activity in the muscles contributing to trunk instability (especially external oblique muscle and gluteus maximus) was observed in players with hamstring strain injury history, before and after ground impact during accelerated sprinting, compared to the healthy group. The post Muscle Activity in Soccer Players with a History of Hamstring Strain Injuries first appeared on Lower Extremity Review Magazine.| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
Xtreme Roll-On, part of the Xtreme Wellness product line, mixes a blend of reishi mushroom peptides with its proprietary BioHeat Matrix to help improve circulation to calm inflammation, and accelerate localized muscle relief in smaller/harder-to-reach areas. The BioHeat Matrix features capsicum frutescens ferment extract... The post Mushroom-Based Roll-On for Muscle Relief first appeared on Lower Extremity Review Magazine.| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
The flexible sensor, ideal for use in the human body, uses laser-induced graphene to simultaneously but separately measure temperature and strain, potentially enabling better wound healing monitoring by providing clearer insights into inflammation and recovery. Image courtesy of the researchers.| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
Research suggests that when runners make the transition to a minimalist running shoe, foot strike pattern is key to preventing lower extremity injuries.| Lower Extremity Review Magazine
