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Biomechanist challenges idea that forefoot strike pattern reduces runners’ injury rate

May 23, 2012

www.istockphoto.com #17663116 Cites lack of conclusive evidence Joseph Hamill, PhD, is an avid runner who runs with a natural forefoot strike pattern. But Hamill, professor of kinesiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, says he wouldn’t recommend that running technique for most people, despite recent claims that the forefoot strike pattern associated with barefoot running is associated with a lower risk of injury than rearfoot-strike running

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Research links lower extremity symptoms of overuse to kinematics, training habits

May 23, 2012

www.istockphoto.com #2154682 Lower extremity kinematics and training habits affect risk of overuse injury in runners, according to research from the University of Tubingen in Germany.

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Footwear customized with pressure data fails to reduce diabetic reulceration rates

May 23, 2012

But ulcer severity may be decreased In a Dutch randomized controlled trial of 171 high-risk diabetic patients, using plantar pressure measurements to confirm offloading below 200 kPa did not result in lower rates of ulcer recurrence over 18 months compared to standard custom shoes. The Dutch research team, from the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, is only the latest group to be frustrated by the ongoing efforts to link therapeutic footwear to positive diabetic foot ulcer outcomes.

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Sham debridement matches scalpel for relief of painful plantar calluses

May 23, 2012

Image courtesy of Tekscan Scalpel debridement of plantar calluses in elderly patients does not reduce plantar pressures and is no more effective than sham treatment for relieving pain, according to an Australian study. Researchers from La Trobe University in Bundoora, Victoria, analyzed 80 patients aged 65 years or older who had painful forefoot plantar calluses

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Gait changes associated with footwear may explain foot complaints in children

May 23, 2012

www.istockphoto.com #1717007 Studies assess school shoes, flip-flops Researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia have identified gait changes associated with pediatric footwear that may help explain foot complaints that have been reported in children. In one study presented at the i-FAB congress, Oxford-style school shoes were associated with changes in variables related to pronation, but those changes varied throughout the gait cycle.

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Benefits of variable-stiffness footwear may go beyond reducing knee OA risk

May 23, 2012

www.istockphoto.com #6972072 Variable-stiffness shoes may have performance benefits for athletes in addition to addressing kinetic risk factors for knee osteoarthritis, according to research from the National University of Singapore. Investigators analyzed 30 participants (16 women) as they walked, ran, and jumped while wearing experimental athletic shoes with variable-stiffness soles or control shoes with uniform sole stiffness.

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Triton VS Foot For Active Users

May 23, 2012

Developed with input from amputees, Otto Bock’s new 1C61 Triton VS (Vertical Shock) prosthetic foot combines the function of the Triton foot with additional vertical shock and rotation compliance and is suitable for everyday use as well as an active lifestyle. Flexible carbon springs, connected via a high performance base spring to form a cohesive system, allow the foot to function as a flexible unit with a smooth rollover. The 2-in-1 functional ring allows for vertical shock absorption and torsional movement to reduce forces on the limb, and the specially formed split forefoot area adapts to uneven surfaces

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DDP Yoga Exercise Program

May 23, 2012

DDPYoga is designed by Diamond Dallas Page (DDP), a three-time professional wrestling heavyweight champion who entered the ring at 35, an age when most pro athletes are in retirement. DDPYoga is a hybrid workout that incorporates some traditional yoga movements and adds dynamic resistance, active breathing techniques, and power movements for a more challenging and results-oriented workout.

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Air-Gel Ankle Brace

May 23, 2012

Elite Orthopaedics introduces the Advantage Air-Gel Ankle Brace.

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Reflective PattStrap

May 23, 2012

Fabrifoam Products introduces an improved version of its Reflective PattStrap with continuous reflective stripes for increased visibility and greater leg-hugging power. This multi-purpose strap can be used to treat iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), patellar tendinitis, Osgood-Schlatter disease, chondromalacia, and for preventive care. Made from Fabrifoam’s ProWrap fabric/foam-lined material, the PattStrap is hypoallergenic, adhesive-free, latex-free and neoprene-free.  The design is breathable and moisture-wicking, comfortable, durable, and washable

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