Brooks Sports is the leading company in performance running and walking with a mission to inspire people to run and be active. Our footwear is created using a combination of world class design, biomechanical research and input from podiatrists and other medical professionals. This is shown through industry leading technological breakthroughs such as our BioMogo, a high performance, proprietary midsole material which provides superior comfort in use and is gentler on the environment after use, as well as our Progressive Diagonal Rollbar (PDRB), a tri-density midsole construction offering unmatched support for those feet that overpronate excessively.
Our commitment to making great footwear also includes a commitment to making them for all types of feet. That means not only providing footwear for different biomechanical needs but also offering those shoes in multiple true widths from narrow through extra wide (AA-4E) and in sizes that range from 5 to 16. We are the only company in our industry with an exclusive focus on performance running and walking.
Ultimately, our best ingredient is the people at Brooks who have made us the #1 rated company for customer service in each of the last five years. Be they a long time fan, a retail partner or someone who has yet to experience the Brooks difference, our people work every day to make Brooks the most trusted brand in running and walking.
SOLO Laboratories, Inc. has been on a mission since 1983 to provide practitioners with superior products and services. We are a leading manufacturer of custom fabricated prescription foot orthotics as well as a supplier of the Richie Brace product line. Outstanding quality, customer care and competitive pricing are what set SOLO apart from the rest.
SOLO operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant that combines the latest computer driven technology with the personal, hand-made care of skilled craftspeople. Our latest innovation is the TOM-CATFoot Scanner. This device gets your orders out AS FAST AS THEINTERNET!!! It also eliminates the need for traditional casting or foam impressions. This will not only save you time, but all of the costs and hassles associated with shipping. Having to recast or provide new foam impressions because of boxes being crushed in shipping are a thing of the past!!
Our custom and prefabricated orthotic devices, offered in a wide variety of styles, are designed to perform well in most styles of footwear to meet the demands of today’s active lifestyles. We also offer the Richie Brace line of foot and ankle braces for treatment of PTTD, control of foot and ankle movements and tibial rotation. SOLO quality means better look, fit and function with fewer adjustments and better results. We want to be your partner, not just your provider.
SOLO Laboratories, Inc. is proud to be a sponsor of the AAPSM.
Clinicians face many obstacles when treating the athletic patient with lower extremity and foot injuries. Gait abnormalities, overuse injuries, and musculoskeletal pain are often difficult to diagnose and treat by just observation alone.
In-shoe pressure mapping and computerized gait analysis with Tekscan’s F-Scan system can pinpoint a problem that otherwise would be unseen by the naked eye. By assessing foot function and gait, clinicians can treat the athletic patient utilizing objective and quantifiable data to detect abnormalities in the gait cycle and reduce problem areas. Not only is the F-Scan an ideal diagnostic tool, but it can also be used to assess post-treatment foot function and confirm orthotic efficacy. The end result is an improved athletic performance and thus, a happier patient.
A wireless version of this system is available for use in applications where flexibility and mobility are a must such as running, soccer, baseball, basketball, walking, hockey, football, skiing, and golf.
About Tekscan
Established in 1987 and based in Boston, Tekscan is a leading manufacturer of force and pressure measurement systems that provide detailed and accurate data. In addition to in-shoe pressure mapping, Tekscan also manufactures systems that can be used for many other applications including barefoot analysis.
Dr. Les Appel, a podiatrist and owner of Stable Step, developed the first Powerstep prefabricated orthotic product in 1992. Over the years the company grew from Dr. Appel’s basement into a multi-million dollar business. The company now serves the retail market, emphasizing specialty business such as running stores, and the medical community, especially podiatrists. The key to the company’s success has been a combination of innovative products that are effective, creative marketing, and outstanding customer service.
The Powerstep line features medical-grade polypropylene supports, neutral forefoot/rearfoot posts and stabilizing heel cradles. These features provide first-line therapy for plantar fasciitis, heel spurs and other conditions, relieving heel and arch pain, as well as knee and lower back pain.
For the medical community, Powerstep offers the first line of affordable, prefabricated orthotics doctors are proud to prescribe. Over 4,000 medical professionals now prescribe Powerstep ProTech orthotics. The Powerstep ProTech products are sold exclusively by the medical profession and are not found in stores, catalogs or on Internet sites.
Retail stores throughout the United States offer the Powerstep line. Products include an ultra-cushioned version especially well suited for intense activity, a thin full-length edition for tighter fitting shoes, and a thin, ¾ length version that is popular for specialty athletic shoes.
The product’s packages are high quality and feature the phrase “The Podiatrist’s Prescription for Pain Relief”--a pre-emptive claim that supports the therapeutic benefits the products provide.
Stable Step takes great pride in the outstanding service offered customers: one of the company’s associates answers the phones personally; orders virtually always ship complete the same day they are received; and the company stands behind its products with a 100% money back guarantee.
Darco International, Inc. was founded in 1985 by H. Darrel Darby, DPM. Dr. Darby developed the first medical surgical post op shoe that incorporated a semi-rigid sole for greater patient comfort and faster healing. Today, Darco has grown to become an international company, with our headquarters in Huntington, WV. Darco also maintains office locations in Germany and China. Darco is the leader in the manufacture and distribution of post operative foot wear, we pride ourselves on our innovation and quality. Often times, our products are imitated but they can never be duplicated; to this day, our square toe post op. shoe is the most popular within the podiatric community. We are dedicated to being the leading provider of post op., trauma and wound care solutions to the global foot and ankle community.
Throughout his career as a podiatrist and Darco company president, Dr. Darby was a staunch supporter of education, and that commitment still rings true today. As of July 2010, Darco has given five hundred thousand dollars to the APMA education fund to support the continued growth of a profession he loved.
As we celebrate our 25th year of business, we will strive to continue his good works and focus on maintaining our place in the industry, all the while being a solid corporate partner to Podiatry for many years to come.
For questions regarding Darco products, or to request a sample, contact us at:
Darco International, Inc.
810 Memorial Blvd
Huntington, WV 25701
800-999-8866 www.darcointernational.com
By combining the market leading technology, Noraxon provides a unique approach to a fully equipped and economically designed analysis concept for the daily clinical practice.
Accurate Gait Analysis, Sport Performance, Shoes and Orthotics Analysis
Adjustments & Recommendations
Movement & Balance
Rehabilitation & Reeducation
Instant Video Feedback & Training
The core unit is the Force Distribution Measurement Treadmill system. Durable for all applications and ideal for today’s fast paced practices. With no expendables or patient preparation required, you get instant, accurate, and automatic computerized gait reports, including complete gait parameters, Spatial-Temporal details and 1-3 video views, all in one clinical software. Any patient, any treadmill speed, incline, or duration, any pattern or deformity, any device, any footwear, and even barefoot.
Improve pressure gait analysis service offerings for your athletic, diabetic, geriatric, and bariatric patient populations. Identify and prevent areas of potential ulceration or injury. Incorporate history reporting and progress tracking. Observe and objectify gait abnormalities, while determining the efficiency of orthotic or device influences. Ideal for surgical planning, pre- and post-treatment evaluations, virtual reality training, feedback, and just the simple potential for improvement in Treatment Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction at your practice.
Leave a lasting impression with your patients!
Setup of the measurement devices with treadmill, video and analysis cart
Sample for the graphical presentation of the foot pressure patterns, vertical force curves (left-right) and synchronized Video
STRUTZ™ is an innovative and revolutionary new line of orthopedic arch supports and related products designed to provide immediate relief to those with sore feet and ankle, knee, hip and back pain caused by poor arch support, flat feet, fallen arches and medical conditions such as plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia.
Endorsed by world-leading podiatrists, orthopedists, chiropractors and athletes, doctors are supplying an additional income stream to their practices by including STRUTZ™ Sole Angel® arch supports in their pre- and post-orthotic treatment options.
Strutz™ Sole Angel® reduces heel, arch and ball of foot pain through its patent-pending internal “Human Shock Absorber ™”, which dampens shockwaves traveling throughout the body, compressing and rebounding itself while the wearer engages in activity. This promotes better balance, control and body alignment while also rejuvenating tired legs, and alleviating knee, hip and lower back pain.
Unlike traditional arch support products on the market, STRUTZ™ can even be worn barefoot. The waterproof Beach Walker™ can also be worn with sandals and flip flops.
STRUTZ™ has also developed an assortment of related products including an arch compression band, gel socks for cracked heels; and a soothing foot cream.
For over a decade Vilex has been providing the podiatric surgeon with innovative products such as small joint implants and cannulated bone screws. The cannulated 1st MPJ implants and the subsequent lesser toe implants are unique to Vilex. The mini and micro monorail external fixators, with numerous proprietary features, are now legendary. They are ideal for overcoming non-union in fractures and osteotomy and for bone lengthening. The subtalar arthroereisis is a proven product for flatfoot correction in young adults.
Vilex products are designed to simplify surgery and to reduce OR time. The cannulated small-joint implants insure consistent outcome, enabling the athlete to return to her/his sport quickly.
Whether the need is for internal or external fixation, a joint implant or foot reconstruction caused by trauma, Vilex has the right product, delivered at the right time and at the right price.
The student sports medicine compendium is comprised of review articles researched and written by students of the podiatric medical colleges. The upcoming edition is supported by an unrestricted grant from Brooks Sports, Inc.
Quarterly Newsletter
The AAPSM Quarterly Newsletter is an eagerly awaited and widely read publication containing the latest news on events in podiatric sports medicine.
Corporate sponsorships and grants are vital to the AAPSM. The AAPSM supports the education of podiatric medical practitioners, public education, and clinical and academic research. We are grateful to our corporate sponsors for their assistance in achieving these goals.
Thanks to our generous educational sponsors: Tekscan and SOLO Labratories, Inc.
