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Why every podiatrist needs modifiable chairside insoles
While there are many off-the-shelf orthotics, these insoles may not marry up to the needs of the patient when presented straight out of the box, which means that modifications may be necessary to support the foot and help alleviate issues.
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Superior Performance of EMS DolorClast Radial Shock Waves
A new bench test compariosn study between the EMS DolorClast Radial Shock Waves and the Storz MASTERPULS 200 ultra demonstrates significant defferences in energy output at higher frequency settings.
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10 Things you can do to prevent pressure ulcers at home
A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin and underlying tissue, typically occurring when a person is confined to a bed or chair for prolonged periods of time. By disrupting the blood flow to an area under consistent pressure causes the skin to expand, which then develops into a pressure ulcer.
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What are Foot Orthotics?
Clinical studies have shown that Orthotic devices encourage the normal function of the foot by dissipating kinetic forces during the stance phase of gait.
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Algeos offer new payment service to help customers spread the costs
Spread the cost of device and equipment expenditure with Klarna. No more upfront investment for prescribed patient devices. You pay, when you get paid!
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Bank Holiday Closure
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Does Your Child Need Foot Orthotics?
As a child develops, the feet go through several stages of maturity, from a softer structure at a young age to a more rigid structure with growth. Many complications can occur from improper foot function making it important to screen children’s feet during development.
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Powerhouse Perspective: Max Sheridan
In the latest instalment of Insider's Q&A series on the Northern Powerhouse, Max Sheridan, managing director at Algeos, discusses what the initiative means to him, calls for greater funding for councils and communities, and outlines the importance of skills and talent acquisition.
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#Team Algeos Jump out of plane for Claire House
Weather permitting; in a few hours’ time, I will be getting into an aircraft, before climbing to an altitude of over ten thousand feet, only to launch myself out of an open door and jump from a perfectly serviceable aircraft and head southwards towards the earth below.
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Plantar Fascia Grooves in Foot Orthoses
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Voxelcare 3D Printing Solutions Now Shipping
Introducing the VXC3DP Filament Cube from Voxelcare, a modular FDM unit containing a 3D printer that can operate as a single-unit system or combined with multiple VXC3DP Cubes to increase production output.
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3D printer to be officially unveiled at the Royal College of Podiatry Conference
Algeos has been announced as a UK exclusive distributor of the Voxelcare VXC3DP Filament Cube printing unit, which enables clinicians to print foot orthotics and other materials in house in half the time, reducing waste and manufacturing time so better for the planet - and reduce NHS waiting lists in the process.
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What is: Flat Feet (Pes Planus)
Pes planus otherwise termed as flat feet is a biomechanical problem experienced by a surprisingly high percentage of the population. Flat feet are a condition where the arch of the foot appears flattened.
