Accomplished Speaker, Author, Trainer and Guide, Marshall Ulrich, emailed us the other day to share feedback on Tamarack’s new Blister Relief Kit. The kit was introduced last fall to address the lack of high quality, minimalist blister prevention and treatment kits on the market. It includes ENGO® Blister Prevention Patches (www.GoENGO.com) along with an ample […]
Yesterday I came across an inspiring story on Facebook on Ashley Kumlien, and her trans-continental run from San Francisco to New York. Ashley certainly isn’t the first American to attempt or complete a cross-country event of this magnitude, but her determination is inspiring nonetheless. Nick Baldock completed the run in 132 days back in 1999 […]
The other day I ran across John Vonhof’s latest Fixing Your Feet Blog post, titled: Don’t Do This to Your Feet! Once you see the terrible heel blister picture, you’ll understand what was going through my mind while reading Vonhof’s post. How could anyone stay on their feet despite the warning signs of such a […]
For about a year, we’ve featured articles about advancements in the specialized field of animal orthotics & prosthetics. But can a dog really adapt to a brace or prosthetic limb? Won’t he or she chew it off? These are common questions that pet owners may have after being presented with the decision to either put […]
Have you ever considered running an Ultramarathon? Unlike the increasingly popular marathon-distance race, ultras demand a different sort of mental and physical discipline and training. Many ultramarathons exceed distances of 100 miles through varying terrain from hot, flat deserts to cold, hilly mountains. Considered a “rite of passage” amongst ultra distance runners, the Badwater Ultramarathon […]
Did you know that 50% of all admissions and 8% of all deaths at specialized spinal cord-injury hospitals are due to decubitus ulcers? 1 Tamarack® Habilitation Technologies recently introduced a new wheelchair seating technology – GlideWear™, to the complex rehabilitation market to address the lack of effective friction & shear management with wheelchair seating devices. […]
If you’re a pet owner or veterinarian looking for more information about canine stifle bracing and other animal orthopedic bracing solutions, we’d like to share a new resource with you! Visit www.AnimalOandP.com to learn more about animal orthotic, prosthetic and rehabilitation devices or to locate a facility that can consult with you about fabricating a […]
World-class runner, Amy Palmiero-Winters has joined the U.S. Track and Field Team. What makes her story so inspiring is that Amy is a below-the-knee amputee. Amy trains for her races by running 120 miles per week – a challenging feat for any human, let alone an amputee. Recently Amy completed the grueling Run to the […]
Got a pesky ingrown toenail that you can’t seem to keep away? You’re not alone! Ingrown toenails are relatively common, and are caused by poorly fitting shoes and improper nail hygiene. Proper trimming involves cutting or filing nails straight across the top of the toe – not rounding the corners. According to Dr. Phyllis Ragley, […]
We’d like to share a testimonial from a customer who purchased our new Blister Relief Kit and ENGO® Back-of-Heel Patches earlier this year. “So far I am pleased with ENGO Blister Patches. I am using 1 pair in hiking boots that were causing blisters no matter how many different sock combination tried. Now with the […]