In this episode of The Clinical Minute, Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, explore a clinical solution that prioritizes comfort and compliance for patients who require a spinal orthosis—the Torso-Interface by Knit-Rite. 

Knit-Rite’s SmartKnit Seamless AFO Socks are made with a unique process, similar to the way a caterpillar spins its cocoon – starting at the toe and circling upwards. These socks provide a seamless, wrinkle-free fit, like a second layer of skin, offering comfort for patients who wear Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs). “I ordered the Knit-Rite AFO socks for my husband as he has a partial foot amputation. They are great quality, very soft and exactly what he needed.” Knit-Rite customer Kathi B. said. 

In the latest edition of The Clinical Minute, Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, provides a quick overview of the Knit-Rite SmartKnit and Core-Spun by Therafirm AFO socks.

Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, provides a quick overview of the Trulife Matrix AFO family. Matrix AFOs are manufactured from advanced composite materials and are designed to promote dynamic walking in patients with drop foot. Watch the video or read on to explore the Matrix AFO Family of products.

Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, provides a quick overview of the Trulife FH400 Matrix Pace AFO. Read on to learn about how the Matrix Pace offers comfort, durability, and style. 

In this episode of The Clinical Minute, SPS Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed, CPO, LPO, provides a quick overview of the medi USA Spinomed.

Thuasne USA’s Director of Clinical Education Jak Kesselring, CO, MSPO, joins SPS Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed, CPO, LPO, on The Clinical Minute to talk about the SLEEQ TLSO series from the most flexible to the most rigid.

The Trulife Lerman Minerva cervical orthosis is an exceptional option for stabilizing the cervical spine and upper thoracic spine after injury or surgery. In this episode of The Clinical Minute, SPS Senior Clinical Education Specialist Liz Hillen, M.Ed, CPO, LPO, provides a quick overview of the Lerman Minerva.

For non-disabled individuals, obesity can be caused by weight cycling, stress, social discrimination, eating-disordered behavior, poverty, and a list of other factors. The extra weight can add a great deal of stress on the body and the mind. Obese individuals struggle with social stigma, inappropriate humor, and perceived and actual discrimination, which can culminate in healthcare avoidance. This is alarming for many reasons, but especially because the obese population is more prone to complications like diabetes and vascular disease that can then lead to amputations.

Thuasne USA’s Director of Clinical Education Jak Kesselring, CO, MSPO, joins SPS Clinical Marketing Consultant Liz Hillen, M.Ed., CPO, LPO, on The Clinical Minute to talk about the SLEEQ Adapt range, including the SLEEQ Adapt 627, SLEEQ Adapt 631, and SLEEQ Adapt 637.