This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here October 4, 2022 To view email in web browser, click here. .TOP NEWS Risk factors for neuropathic pain following lower limb amputation Clinical Pain Advisor Neuropathic pain is common following amputation of a lower extremity, with younger age and proximal amputation contributing to increased risk, according to the results of a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. READ MORE .PROFESSION NEWS American Diabetes Association, Podimetrics and Abbott collaborate to prevent diabetic foot amputations Fierce Health Care Every three minutes in America, a person loses all or part of a limb due to diabetes. Even more alarming, Black Americans face rates of amputations up to four times higher than non-Hispanic white Americans. LatinX communities are 50% more likely to have an amputation, and indigenous communities face amputations rates that are two times higher than those among non-Hispanic white Americans, according to data from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). READ MORE Physiotherapy rehabilitation strategies for post-operative trimalleolar ankle fracture: A case report Cureus The trimalleolar fracture of the ankle is the least common type of fracture among ankle fractures. This type of fracture occurs due to high-energy trauma and is seen mostly in females than males. In this case report, we present a 52-year-old female patient who met with a road accident 15 months before presentation. READ MORE The effects of the tension of figure-8 straps of a soft ankle orthosis on the ankle joint kinematics while walking in healthy young adults: A pilot study Gait & Posture Figure-8 straps are commonly used in ankle orthoses, which are provided to reduce the risks of primary and recurrent sprain by providing functional support. Functional treatment with ankle orthoses can provide better rehabilitation than immobilization for a mild ankle sprain. However, it is not known how much tension should be applied to the straps while donning the orthosis to optimize its effectiveness. READ MORE  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Formula 7® Solution Formula 7® is the only paraben free soluble tolnaftate antifungal microemulsion fortified with cosmetic ingredients and bactericidal agents. Formula 7® is formulated with cosmetic ingredients that rehydrate and restore the natural physical properties and appearance of the skin and nail with each use. LEARN MORE . CURRENT RESEARCH ARTICLES OF INTEREST New insights found about how feet work when people walk Penn State Health and Human Development Though most people are born with two feet, and use them throughout their lives, feet function in complex ways that are not completely understood by scientists. Researchers have many open questions and unproven assumptions about feet and the mechanisms that arose from our evolution as bipedal, upright walkers. READ MORE Effects of varus knee alignment on gait biomechanics and lower limb muscle activity in boys: A cross sectional study Gait and Posture via National Library of Medicine There is evidence that frontal plane lower limb malalignment (e.g., genu varus) is a risk factor for knee osteoarthritis development. However, only scarce information is available on gait biomechanics and muscle activity in boys with genu varus. READ MORE   Foot & Ankle Weekly Connect with ACPM Hailey Golden, Director of Publishing, MultiView, 469-420-2630 | Download media kit Kori Levingston, Content Editor, MultiView, 972-831-2701 | Contribute news American College of Podiatric Medicine American 1060 Aviation Blvd., Suite 100 | Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 212-997-0947 | Contact Us | www.acpmed.org/ Click here to unsubscribe.  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. ADVERTISE SUBSCRIBE PAST ISSUES   7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063