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The Trulife Select Knee offers smooth variable cadence and function for the active above the knee amputee.  Utlizing the 4 bar design, the Trulife Select Pneumatic Knee enhances stability and is appropriate for A/K amputees of all activities levels up to 225 lbs. 

The Trulife Pneumatic Knee Features:

• Smooth fluid-like funtion
• Variable Cadance
• 4 bar stability
• Integral European four-hole proximal adapting surface
• Durable, lightweight aluminum design

The SmartKnit Boot Interface offers protection specifically designed for the walking boot.  SmartKnit Boot Socks are completely seam-free.  Made the same way a caterpillar spins its cocoon, the SmartKnit Boot Interface has no seam to irritate the toes.  Not only are they seamless, but they are also form fitting.  Made with Core-Spun yarns, the SmatKnit Boot Sock hugs the foot and reduces the risk of pressure causing wrinkles.  For those individuals with neuropathy, these features help to keep their feet healthy.   The SmartKnit Boot Interface is also made with X-Static Silver fibers.  These fibers inhibit bacteria and fungus growth and results in a more hygienic sock environment that helps prevent dermatitis and the risk of skin infection.  The X-Static fibers are also moisture wicking which keep the feet dry.  Moisture wicking socks helps to keep feet cool in the summer and warm in the winter. 

If you’re interested in trying the SmartKnit Boot Interface, find a provider near you!

Interesting article from Lower Extremity Review.  Runners and shoes: The Knowledge Gap.

After 41 year at Knit-Rite, our processing supervisor Eula Deperalta is retiring.  Eula began as a knitter at Knit-Rite in 1969.  She eventually moved into packaging inspection and ultimately her supervisory role where she oversaw a range of operations ranging from wash supervisions to customer fitting concerns.  Maria Serrano who has worked at Knit-Rite for 7 years will be taking over Eula’s position. 

Knit-Rite will be holding a luncheon in honor of Eula tomorrow afternoon.  Pictures to come!

We recently began carrying the ST&G Swan Knee.  The Swan multi axial stance flexion hydraulic knee features 5-bar linkage to prevent knee buckling.  At heel contact, the knee joint bends slightly to minimize contact.  After midstance the knee extends slowly and returns to basic 4 bar linkage to allow knee flexion in swing phase.  Two models are availbel–pink and black.

An alternative to the Browne Bar for children, is the Dobbs Bar or the Dobbs Dynamic Clubfoot Bar.  Designed by an orthopedic surgeon in St. Louis, the Dobbs Bar is a new dynamic clubfoot brace.  The Dobbs Bar allows children to move their feet independently so they can crawl and be more active.  Because the brace moves with the child, friction on the back of the heel is reduced preventing blisters and red spots.  Children can sleep with one leg straight and one leg bent which reduces stress on the child’s knees and allows them to be more comfortable.  The Dobbs Bar is completely adjustable from 8 to 14 inches to keep up with a growing child.  The Dobbs Bar can be attached to shoes or AFO’s.

We’re updating our blog and adding infomation that helps you! We added a “find a provider” section so you can find an orthotist or prosthetist that carry our products. We’ve also added information about all the Knit Rite Brands. 

Do you have something you would like to see?  Let us know!  We’d love to hear it!

Therafirm, a brand of Knit-Rite, is offering a nursing scholarship!  Therafirm, a brand of graduated compression hose,  is showing its appreciate for the wonderful work nurses do, by helping to educate future and current nurses.

Here’s what Therafirm has to Say…

In honor of national nursing month, Therafirm is proud to offer its first nursing scholarship! We will be awarding one (1) undergraduate nominee and one (1) continuing education nominee with a $500 scholarship each for the fall 2010 semester. 

We want to show our apprecation for all that nurses do and we hope this scholarship will help. 

Applications must be recieved by June 7th, 2010 to be considered for the scholarship.  For more infomation and how to apply, please visit www.therafirm.com.lovenurses.