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Easy to manipulate, robust and economical – there are many reasons why KYDEX® is a popular choice for medical applications, specifically, orthoses. But buyer beware, this thermoplastic that’s bountiful among prefabricated lower extremity and spinal orthotic systems can do more harm than good for ...

Summer is here, meaning many people will lace up the shoes and hit the pavement for a walk or run. Therein lies the problem. The rigidity of asphalt and concrete with the unrelenting contact the foot makes with the ground can cause serious lower extremity issues. According to the American Podiatric ...

You’re in pain and agony and experiencing discomfort in your lower extremities. This could be from a broken bone, arthritic joints, diabetes or other neuromuscular issues. And so you make a trip to your doctor. However, a quick scribble of the pen for some prescription medication and physical ...

Diabetes in America More than 100 million people are now living with diabetes or prediabetes in the United States, with 1.5 million new cases diagnosed each year. A serious health concern that isn’t going away anytime soon, diabetes affects all ages from young children and teenagers to middle-aged ...

Blount’s disease is a rare, early childhood developmental disorder affecting less than 1% of the population in the United States. Although the exact cause is unknown, research suggests it’s occurrence is correlated to childhood obesity which continues to increase at alarming levels, low levels of ...

The year is 1937. The United States begins the gradual uphill climb out of the worst financial crisis the country had ever experienced. A gallon of gasoline costs a mere ten cents, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs debuts as the first Technicolor, full length animated film. It’s during this time ...

Why are thermoplastics used in orthoses? The application of thermoplastics in the orthotics industry has proliferated over the last 30 years, making it the predominant material used today in both custom and off-the-shelf orthotic systems. The physical properties afforded by thermoplastics make it ...