Advances in Therapeutic Technology for Pain Management
According to author Jeffrey P. Foucrier, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, methods for managing pain include a reliable core of tested modalities accented by emerging and alternative products.
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How to Get the Best from an AFO
The market is crowded, so know which aspects of fit, function, and material will matter most, Polly Swingle, PT, GCS, CEEAA, advises in the February/March 2020 issue of Physical Therapy Products.
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Lower Extremity Lowdown: Braces and Orthoses in Specialized Practice
Older adults, children, and athletes have their own requirements for function and fit. Here’s what therapists should know.
New Website Offers Insoles for Foot Health and Pain Relief
The recently launched insoles.com website — run by FootHealth, a family-owned company that includes three Board Certified Pedorthists — provides insoles designed to offer support and pain relief.
Read MoreBraces & Orthoses – Product Guide 2019
This category details the many custom-fit and off-the-shelf braces and orthoses options available designed to help physical therapists treat lower-extremity injuries.
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A Step Ahead
Polly Swingle, PT, GCS, CEEAA, and Brian Paulson, CPO, explain the causes, symptoms, and effective therapeutic treatments for foot drop in this feature for the February/March 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products.
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Insole Versus Custom Made Orthosis—What is the Difference?
Foot Management Inc offers advice regarding the bells and whistles of insoles or custom made foot orthotics.
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Portable Orthotic Scanner and New Orthotic Material Now Available from Foot Management
Foot Management Inc, Pittsville, Md, offers two new advancements: the E-Z-Scan orthotic scanner and performance graphite orthotic material.
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Allard USA Carbon Fiber Orthotic Carries TeamUP Members to Boston Marathon Finish Line
Despite partial paralysis and extreme weather conditions, members of TeamUP—a national team of athletes comprised of those who wear the dynamic response carbon fiber orthotic device made by Allard USA—completed the 2018 Boston Marathon.
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Heel Pain Sufferers: Avoid These Six Mistakes When Seeking Relief
Are you experiencing heel pain? According to Dr Ed Davis, a podiatrist based in San Antonio, there are six questions you should ask yourself when seeking treatment to avoid mistakes along the way.
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New 3D Printing Technology Helps Enable Customized, In-Office-Printed Orthotics
Paul R. Langer, DPM, podiatrist at Minneapolis-headquartered Twin Cities Orthopedics, is one of four doctors nationwide offering 3D-printed orthotics.
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Foot Management Introduces New Ultrathin Orthotic
Foot Management Inc recently introduced its New Ultrathin Orthotic, built for low volume shoes, including soccer cleats, track spikes, dress shoes, and street shoes.
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Clinicians’ Insight – Knee and Lower Extremity Rehab
Clinicians from across the country reveal key features and functions in the devices they use to address knee and lower extremity rehab.
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SOLS and WebPT Join to Offer Customized 3D Foot Orthotics to Rehab Professionals
A company news release reports that WebPT has partnered with SOLS, a manufacturer of 3D-printed shoe insoles, to bring 3D printed foot orthotics to WebPT’s member base.
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Derailing the Fear of Falling
Advanced gait and balance technologies play a vital role in predicting and preventing falls
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Matt Smith Physical Therapy Launches Online Store
Matt Smith Physical Therapy, a physical therapy clinic with locations throughout the Las Vegas valley, has opened a new online store to expand its patient resources.
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Orthotic Inserts Designed to Alleviate Pain, Restore Foot Function
PRO-FIT Orthotic Inserts, available from the Calif-based company North Coast Medical, are inserts designed to restore normal foot function as well as alleviate ankle, knee, hip, and lower back pain.
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