Soft tissue disorders

Studies Show Sustained Acoustic Medicine Effectively Treats Shoulder Injuries

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

TRUMBULL, Conn., Jul 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Two recently published studies found that the long-duration, wearable sustained acoustic medicine device from ZetrOZ Systems relieves pain from shoulder and other injuries when conservative therapies fail, and can be a replacement for pain medications.

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  • TRUMBULL, Conn., Jul 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Two recently published studies found that the long-duration, wearable sustained acoustic medicine device from ZetrOZ Systems relieves pain from shoulder and other injuries when conservative therapies fail, and can be a replacement for pain medications.
  • "Sustained acoustic medicine gives doctors an additional way to treat musculoskeletal injuries and to treat post-operative pain, and avoid potentially addictive pain medications."
  • Sustained acoustic medicine provides an attractive home-use treatment option for patients suffering from upper trapezius myofascial pain."
  • The authorsconcluded that sustained acoustic medicine showed promise as a "self-applied effective therapy, and as a possible replacement or adjuvant to pharmacotherapies for shoulder pain."

Study shows Smith+Nephew's REGENETEN™ Bioinductive Implant sets new standard of recovery for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Smith+Nephew's REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant is available in the US, Europe and other select countries worldwide.

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  • Smith+Nephew's REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant is available in the US, Europe and other select countries worldwide.
  • Treatment of partial-thickness rotator cuff tear repairs with a resorbable bioinductive bovine collagen implant: 1-year results from a prospective multi-center registry.
  • Evidence of healing of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears following arthroscopic augmentation with a collagen implant: a 2-year MRI follow-up.
  • Healing of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears following arthroscopic augmentation with a highly porous collagen implant: a 5-year clinical and MRI follow-up.

Study shows Smith+Nephew's REGENETEN◊ Bioinductive Implant sets new standard of recovery for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Smith+Nephew's REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant is available in the US, Europe and other select countries worldwide.

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  • Smith+Nephew's REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant is available in the US, Europe and other select countries worldwide.
  • Treatment of partial-thickness rotator cuff tear repairs with a resorbable bioinductive bovine collagen implant: 1-year results from a prospective multi-center registry.
  • Evidence of healing of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears following arthroscopic augmentation with a collagen implant: a 2-year MRI follow-up.
  • Healing of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears following arthroscopic augmentation with a highly porous collagen implant: a 5-year clinical and MRI follow-up.

Stryker announces the FDA clearance of the first biodegradable subacromial balloon spacer, filling a gap in the shoulder continuum of care

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

KALAMAZOO, Mich., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Stryker announced today the FDA clearance of the first balloon implant for arthroscopic treatment of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs)*.

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Stryker announced today the FDA clearance of the first balloon implant for arthroscopic treatment of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs)*.
  • InSpace provides a new option for surgeons in their shoulder continuum of care that allows them to better meet the needs of their patients.
  • This ground-breaking technology was acquired from OrthoSpace, Ltd. in 2019 and is the first of its kind in the U.S. market.
  • The InSpace balloon implant is designed to restore the subacromial space without requiring sutures or fixation devices and has been demonstrated to improve shoulder motion and function.

Chicago Marathon Physician Offers Tips to Avoid Common Running Injuries

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Injuries are very common among runners.Recent research estimates that 82% of runners will become injured during their running careerand up to 90% will experience injury while training for a marathon.

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  • Injuries are very common among runners.Recent research estimates that 82% of runners will become injured during their running careerand up to 90% will experience injury while training for a marathon.
  • Some of the most common include a stress fracture, plantar fasciitis, hamstring tendinitis, ankle sprain, runners' knee, and Achilles' tendonitis.
  • Here are some safety tips from Dr. Joshua Blomgren , a 15-time Chicago Marathon team physician and sports medicine physician, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush :
    Don't increase weekly mileage or intensity by more than 10 percent each week.
  • If you would like to talk with Dr. Joshua Blomgren about your running injury, please visit www.rushortho.com or call 877.MD.BONES.

Stā Active and USPTA announce a multi-year partnership to introduce the Fiix Elbow product to the tennis marketplace and to educate teaching professionals and players on the benefits of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

"\n"The Fiix Elbow is the ultimate in-home tennis elbow treatment solution," says John Embree, USPTA CEO.

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  • "\n"The Fiix Elbow is the ultimate in-home tennis elbow treatment solution," says John Embree, USPTA CEO.
  • The fact that St Active offers a moneyback guarantee to reduce elbow pain should convince players and USPTA members alike to try the Fiix Elbow product.
  • "\n"We\'re ecstatic to partner with the USPTA and their tennis-teaching professionals," says St Active Co-founder and President Tim Porth.
  • "With an automated proven physical therapy technique 96 percent of study subjects reported reduced pain after using the Fiix Elbow.

Vionic Shoes Shares Simple Tips for Better Foot Health

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Through its Innovation Lab, Vionic benefits from the expertise of some of the finest minds in health and lower limb biomechanics as well as world-renowned health and fitness experts.

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  • Through its Innovation Lab, Vionic benefits from the expertise of some of the finest minds in health and lower limb biomechanics as well as world-renowned health and fitness experts.
  • She prides herself on having a holistic approach to foot care and her ability to link some foot problems to other underlying conditions taking place in the body.\nDr.
  • Sutera shares three simple tips to help prevent and alleviate common foot ailments such as plantar fasciitis:\nWhen the soles of shoes are worn, they force your feet to land on the ground at an increased angle.
  • As pioneers in foot health with a global team of experts behind the brand, Vionic brings a fresh perspective to fashionable, supportive footwear.

HeelAid First Brush-On Treatment to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis Pain in a Week Now With CBD

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

"Cannabidiol, known as CBD, represents the biggest breakthrough in non-opioid pain relief in decades," continued Dr. Burke.

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  • "Cannabidiol, known as CBD, represents the biggest breakthrough in non-opioid pain relief in decades," continued Dr. Burke.
  • "We added CBD to the already impressive HeelAid formulation and have seen how the plantar fascia responds exquisitely to this safe, natural, pain relieving substance."
  • Based on ongoing clinical trials and patient data, pain relief usually occurs within a week for 3 out of 4 patients.
  • ABOUT HEELAID and BRIANT BURKE MD, MS
    HeelAid is the first brush-on natural, topical agent to provide pain relief within a week for the symptoms of plantar fasciitis.

Lateral epicondylitis treatment market featuring Cipla Inc. and Colfax Corp. among others |Technavio

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

The lateral epicondylitis treatment market is driven by the rising awareness about lateral epicondylitis.

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  • The lateral epicondylitis treatment market is driven by the rising awareness about lateral epicondylitis.
  • In addition, the high incidence of sports injuries is anticipated to boost the growth of the lateral epicondylitis treatment market.
  • Hence, an increase in the number of organizations and institutes that raise awareness among people about lateral epicondylitis is expected to drive the growth of the global lateral epicondylitis treatment market during the forecast period.
  • Lateral Epicondylitis Treatment Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD billion, 2020-2025)
    Lateral Epicondylitis Treatment Market Geography Outlook (Revenue, USD billion, 2020-2025)
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With Spring Training Around the Corner, ZetrOZ Systems' sam® Sport is the Ideal Solution for Injury Recovery Without Surgery

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

sam Sport is an FDA-cleared bio regenerative, wearable medical device that helps reduce pain associated with tendon, ligament, and muscle injuries.

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  • sam Sport is an FDA-cleared bio regenerative, wearable medical device that helps reduce pain associated with tendon, ligament, and muscle injuries.
  • sameffectively treats over 35% of tendon, ligament, and muscle injuries without surgery, helping athletes at every level get relief from pain.
  • ZetrOZ Systems is an FDA cGMP and ISO 13585 medical technology company headquartered in the southern coastal region of Connecticut.
  • ZetrOZ Systems produced UltrOZ, samSport and samPro 2.0 to provide safe and effective treatment options for prevalent conditions such as arthritis.