As the back-to-school season rolls around, parents and students alike are busy preparing for a successful year ahead.
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It's hard to believe we're already past the halfway mark of 2024. While summer brings its share of fun and adventure, it's also a time when we often postpone scheduling medical appointments.
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Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America, attracting players of all ages with its blend of fun and fitness benefits. As the sport’s popularity surges, so do the number of associated injuries among players. Recent findings presented at the 2024 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons revealed, bone fractures related to pickleball have increased 200% over the last 2 decades.
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As Joint Active Systems continues to push the boundaries of orthopedic rehabilitation, our commitment to manufacturing in the USA remains unwavering. With advancements in technology, the future looks brighter than ever for JAS. By staying true to our roots and embracing the spirit of innovation, JAS will continue to serve touch the lives of individuals around the globe.
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In the realm of healthcare, staying informed of the latest advancements, techniques, and research findings is critical to provide optimal patient care. Recognizing this, Joint Active Systems (JAS) is proud to announce its 2024 sponsorship of the Northeast Seminars Shoulder & Knee course featuring renowned expert Kevin Wilk….
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Coach Brittany Hites consistently brings her best game on and off the court. To those who know Brittany, it may not be surprising to learn that she was a volleyball coach for 13 years. Some of the best coaches are passionate, adaptable, and committed. Brittany exhibits all these characteristics as a Department Supervisor at Joint Active Systems (JAS).
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Post-mastectomy, lumpectomy, or lymph node removal patients can experience loss of mobility and strength, scar tissue formation, limiting movement in the arm or shoulder or Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen shoulder)…
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In this study from the Journal of Hand Surgery, 2008: Vol 33, Issue 9, 1498-1504 by Michael Mond, M.D., Mike McGrath, M.D., Michael Smith, M.D., Slif Ulrich, M.D., Thorsten Seyler, M.D., Peter Bonutti, M.D., 47 patients with wrist stiffness following trauma or surgery were treated with a JAS SPS orthosis.
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This study, appearing in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 19(2), 196–201, Slif D. Ulrich, MD, et al is a clinical retrospective review of SPS orthosis use, in 37 patients with persistent posttraumatic elbow joint stiffness despite a full course of therapy.
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