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Tapping your toes to your favorite tune. Walking to the refrigerator. Climbing stairs. These are all everyday activities that most people take for granted - until they can’t and find themselves in a health crisis due to injury or disease. Unfortunately, for some of your patients suffering from ...

In 2009, the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation established World MS Day to raise awareness, encourage the world to share stories, have conversations, and encourage those affected by multiple sclerosis. In 2021, that day of reflection was May 30. This blog will highlight information about ...

Blount's disease, also known as tibia vara, is a rare growth disorder that affects children, causing the legs to bow outward just below the knees. A small amount of bowing is normal in young infants. However, their legs usually straighten out as they begin to walk.

It was 1990 when William “Bill” Detoro Sr. launched Anatomical Concepts, Inc. What started 30 years ago as a solution to foot drop and heel ulceration reduction, has now grown into a 2nd-generation, global leader in prefabricated and custom-made braces for the orthotic and prosthetic, physical ...

Predictability is fundamental, yet sometimes perceived in a negative connotation as unremarkable. However, in a year full of unknowns, finding solace in normalcy has never been more desired than at this particular juncture.

Life in 2020 looks a bit different. The way we work and how we shop have drastically changed, even seeing family and friends doesn’t come without a lot of logistical challenges to protect our health and well-being. The coronavirus (COVID-19) has uprooted our lives abruptly and at least in the short ...

Our thoughts and best wishes are with you and your loved ones during this unsettling time. Now more than ever, leadership and trust are essential to protect our families and our communities and resolve such a unique challenge with perseverance.

The winter months usher in a myriad of fun seasonal activities: skiing, sledding, ice skating, and snowshoeing. On the other hand, unpredictable weather and bitterly cold temperatures mean a lot of hard work, and unfortunately, unexpected injuries. In 2018, nearly 200,000 Americans ended up in ...

In 2020, Anatomical Concepts turns 30! Throughout the year as we celebrate this special occasion, we’ll take a trip down memory lane and share with you the moments and milestones that forever changed the business and led us to become a global leader in prefabricated and custom-made medical devices. ...

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 ...