Winter is here and cold temperatures, snow, and ice can make going out and about a challenge for amputees. Proper care is the key to keeping your prosthetic leg functioning at its best through winter’s worst. With winter comes cold, slippery conditions, and the last thing you want is to...
Understanding sarcopenia is becoming increasingly important as society ages. This comprehensive review covers the definition, epidemiology, causes, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, management, and future directions for the management of sarcopenia, a
Generally, amputations are performed on portions of the arm or leg and are termed upper extremity or lower extremity amputations accordingly. Listed below are some of the different ways that tissues can be damaged to the point that an amputation is necessary: Traumatic Injury: Car accidents, ...
The crutch becomes a temporary prosthetic lower leg. The iWALK Crutch has a number of benefits. Because you retain the use of both your hands, it gives you a lot more freedom. People who use it can go to work, look after the kids, walk the dog, go grocery shopping, even do workouts...
Knee osteotomies are effective procedures to treat different deformities and to redistribute the load at the joint level, reducing the risk of wear and, co
This is the most common exercise equipment that therapists often give their patients. The added benefit of theraband is that you can get it for your home exercise as well. Remember to start with the yellow, the lightest resistance, and gradually progress to higher resistance. ...
VVID files can be viewed by using the VVID Viewer. The VVID Video Viewer is a tool that allows users to view Nexus’ propriety raw video format – VVID.
As you get older, knee pain becomes more common and is frequently caused by knee cartilage wear, also known as osteoarthritis. However, there are ways you can prevent or postpone knee issues. In many situations, you can avoid or delay the requirement for surgical intervention like a knee repl...
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Having slightly swollen feet is common. A little bit of shading around the ankles will do the trick. Rosy Cheeks – Pregnant women often have a natural flush. So, do a rosy blush routine on the natural areas of the face. Commonly, it’s the apples of the cheeks. Under-Eye Circles –...