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Adidas Springblade running shoe

A number of news outlets are reporting on this new running shoe from Adidas eg http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/06/new-adidas-shoe-springblade/ http://gizmodo.com/adidas-springblade-shoes-with-actual-springs-might-be-563449885 Continue reading… Continue reading →

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Ten years of Charcot: what have we learned?

The Thomson Newsroom have released this from the Diabetic Foot: Ten years of Charcot: what have we learned? Continue reading →

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Telemedicine treatment of diabetic foot ulcers

Telemedical treatment at home of diabetic foot ulcers. J Telemed Telecare. 2005;11 suppl Continue reading →

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Infected diabetic foot ulcers decision making

A series of systematic reviews to inform a decision analysis for sampling and treating infected diabetic foot ulcers. Health Technol Assess Continue reading →

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Growing Pains in Children

Recent Article in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. Growing Pains: Are They Due to Increased Growth During Recumbency as Documented in a Lamb Model? Continue reading →

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The Asics Metarun – ‘Performance Mastered’

Is this Asics answer to the Adidas, ‘Greatest running shoe ever’ ? Nothing in English yet, so you need google translate: http://www.asics.com/jp/ja-jp/metarun (Japanese) http://corrida4fun.com.br/2015/10/29/asics-metarun-o-melhor-tenis-de-performance-de-todos-os-tempos/ (Brazil) built with a revolutionary foam midsole, the new technology FlyteFoam achieved an incredible 55%……​ The Asics Metarun – ‘Performance Mastered’ Continue reading →

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The latest on gout

From Medscape Rheumatology (free registration required) Expert Interview Latest Advances in Treatment for Gout: An Expert Interview With Kenneth G. Saag, MD Editor’s Note: The evidence from national and international studies shows that the incidence and severity of gout are increasing and start at an earlier age. Increasing evidence shows that changes in dietary habits can lead to the development of insulin resistance……​ The latest on gout Continue reading →

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Blood flow restriction (occlusion) training

interesting: Squeezing some facts out of blood flow restriction training It basically involves decreasing blood flow from a muscle (occluding veins) by the application of a pneumatic wrapping device around the proximal part of the target muscle. In this way, blood goes into the muscle but can’t escape. It has been hypothesised that…​ Blood flow restriction (occlusion) training Continue reading →

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Blood flow restriction (occlusion) training

interesting: Squeezing some facts out of blood flow restriction training It basically involves decreasing blood flow from a muscle (occluding veins) by the application of a pneumatic wrapping device around the proximal part of the target muscle. In this way, blood goes into the muscle but can’t escape. It has been hypothesised that…​ Blood flow restriction (occlusion) training Continue reading →

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The Relationship Between Arch Height And Foot Length: Implications For Size Grading

The relationship between arch height and foot length: Implications for size grading Matthew Hill, , Roozbeh Naemi, Helen Branthwaite, Nachiappan Chockalingam Applied Ergonomics; Volume 59, Part A, March 2017, Pages 243–250 Highlights •The direct proportional relationship of foot length and instep dimensions was explored in a normal population. •Foot length demonstrated poor predictive ability on……​ The Relationship Between Arch Height And Foot Length: Implications For Size Grading Continue reading →

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