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Great Talk by @gzicherm on gamification: Games for the Game of Life

May 13, 2012

Superb talk at TNW by Gabe Zichermann.

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Minimalist footwear: A risky switch for runners?

May 10, 2012

Originally posted here: Minimalist footwear: A risky switch for runners?

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Preventing hamstring injuries on the gridiron

May 10, 2012

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Patient race contributes to burden of knee OA

May 10, 2012

Read More: Patient race contributes to burden of knee OA

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Socks: Getting in shape with new technologies

May 1, 2012

Socks are often an afterthought for patients with diabetes, but they shouldn’t be. Advances in materials science and new twists on old favorites mean that modern socks conform to feet without the bunching, chafing, slipping, and irritation of the past.

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MyoWave Muscle Analysis

April 11, 2012

Sonostics introduces MyoWave , a function analysis device that converts muscle vibration to absolute effort to identify muscle imbalance.

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Go AFO Gauntlet

April 11, 2012

The Go AFO from Hersco is a new rear-entry ankle gauntlet. The gauntlet is a traditional thermoplastic ankle foot orthosis with a thin leather lining and outer layer that secures posteriorly with either a Velcro or lace closure.  The gauntlet is designed for patients who have difficulty donning traditional braces and for transmetatarsal amputees who need a partial foot prosthesis combined with firm ankle support. Go AFOs can be used for management of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, chronic ankle instability, talocalcaneal varus or valgus, severe pes planus, ankle arthritis, and tarsal tunnel syndrome.

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EZFit Compact Foot Orthotics

April 11, 2012

UCO International has introduced the EZFit Compact Firm and Compact Pro premolded foot orthotics. The new style features durable UCOkork or Pro XP II (semirigid polyethylene foam) material shaped to fit a variety of shoes. The 3/4 length foot orthotics include a metatarsal raise with a special 5th metatarsal relief.

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Body Armor Vario Brace

April 11, 2012

Darco International unveils the new Body Armor Vario Brace, a general-use ankle brace with an added element of customization. The Body Armor Vario Brace comes with three posting discs of 2°, 4°, and 6° to correct varus/valgus alignment and three arch supports (high, medium, and low).

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Battle Creek Cold Comfort

April 11, 2012

Battle Creek Equipment Company has introduced the Ice It! ColdComfort systems. The non-toxic, reusable cold packs are filled with 99% recycled materials that freeze quickly, maintain temperature, and stay flexible when frozen.

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