Foot kinematics change over course of pregnancy
The adaptations are assumed to be in response to the changing weight, posture and balance of the women at that stage. Understanding the changes could be used to help design footwear or physiotherapy to reduce pain caused by the attendant joint redistribution.
What to know about gout in the big toe
Gout is a form of arthritis that causes swelling, tenderness, and extreme pain. It typically affects the joints and often begins at the big toe.
The true (if circuitous) path to stem cell cures
Stem cells hold so much potential for regenerative medicine, it is understandable that so many people should be so impatient to see all that potential realized. But people, the desperately ill among them, need to recognize that stem cells aren’t talismans.
What Is an Anterior Tibialis Tendon Rupture?
The tibialis anterior tendon attaches a muscle in the front of your shin to the front of your foot. A tear of this tendon may cause pain and difficulty performing normal activities like walking and running.
Researchers develop new gelatin microcarrier for cell production
Researchers from Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT's research enterprise in Singapore, have developed a novel microcarrier for large-scale cell production and expansion that offers higher yield and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional methods.
What Kind of Boots Are Healthiest for Your Feet?
Boots always look great, especially now that it’s sweater weather! But to ensure you’ve got your foot health in check, your boots should feel great, too.
What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) estimates that two million people are treated for plantar fasciitis every year. Here’s everything you need to know about what causes it, who’s at risk, how to manage it, and much more.
Bone Therapeutics receives Clinical Trial Application (CTA) approval for next clinical studies of its two lead candidates
BONE THERAPEUTICS (Euronext Brussels and Paris: BOTHE), the bone cell therapy company addressing high unmet medical needs in orthopaedics and bone diseases, today announces it has received regulatory approvals for its Clinical Trial Applications for the next studies of both of its lead candidates.
Pharmacist finds relief after stem cell treatment
Darrell Sammons worked for years as a pharmacist and business owner. And while it didn’t seem physically demanding at the time, little movements over the years began to take their toll.
Stem Cell Therapy – The 10 Most Common Misconceptions Debunked
Stem cell therapy is a new technology, and it can alleviate joint pain, back injuries, tendon damage, ligament injuries. As scientists are studying the benefits of stem cell therapies, new and old stem cells, misbeliefs still exist.