This revolutionary orthosis provides visible improvement in a person’s gait by providing support the moment the foot is raised. Yet, it is incredibly simple to fit and practically invisible when worn.

Foot-Up consists of two main parts: an ergonomic ankle strap and a plastic inlay.

• The plastic inlay fits discretely between the tongue and laces of the shoe and attaches to the ankle strap via a powerful elastic strap.
• The elastic strap features a quick release clip.
• The cushioned ankle strap is constructed from a breathable 3-layer material, which can be worn comfortably for long periods of time without causing skin irritation or impeding the foot’s range of motion.

Features and Benefits:
• Provides dynamic support for drop foot or similar complaints for which support of dorsiflexion is desirable.
• Lightweight and simple to fit.
• Provides visible improvement in a person’s gait.
• Ergonomic ankle strap made from a breathable 3-layer structure.
• Plastic inlay fits between the tongue and laces of a person’s shoe and is practically invisible.

This is a highly successful and unique product and helps keep many people moving and independant when they would otherwise have to rely on assistance to walk.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Golfing and Knee Injuries

Among the most common health problems faced by golfers, both professionals and amateurs, is the knee injury. Knees have always played an integral role in the game of golf. After all, the fundamental concept of a golf swing is the transfer of weight from the player’s back foot to the front, supported mainly by the knees. However, contemporary golfers have developed such powerful swings that their back knee flex has developed into an incredibly important component of the game.

Your back knee is not only a pivot point for the backswing but also a launching pad for the downswing. Keeping your back knee flexed helps keep your hips more level and prevents your weight from falling forward and results in a reverse weight shift. This means that tremendous strain is placed on the knees. The pressure that golf puts on the knees can often lead to injury.

This strain has caused some of the world’s best golfers to sustain knee injuries that have kept them out of competition for extended periods of time. However it wasn’t until the world’s number one golfer took an eight-month hiatus due to arthroscopic knee surgery that everyone took notice, and the vital role of knee health in the game of golf became studied much more closely.