A locking hinge with a first component and a second component which are mounted against each other in a pivotal manner relative to each other about a pivot axis. The first component has a latching recess, and the second component has a latching element which is designed to penetrate the latching recess in a latching position of the first component relative to the second component, thus preventing a pivoting movement of the first component relative to the second component in at least one direction. The latching element is designed to penetrate the latching recess to different depths in at least two different latching positions.

Disclosed is a multi-axis corrective knee brace. The knee brace comprises a thigh cuff component (101) configured to engage rear thigh area of an user, a calf cuff component (102) configured to engage with the patient's leg at the calf area below the knee, and a pair of multi-axial hinge assemblies (103) coupling the thigh cuff component (101) and the calf cuff component (102) for relative articulation. The knee brace further comprises rotating hinge elements (90) connecting the pair of multi-axial hinge assemblies (103) to the a calf cuff component (102) and to the thigh cuff component (101). Specifically, the rotating hinge elements (90) are capable of adjusted towards inner and outer side by means of key in order to treat other deformities such as Bow Legs (Genu Varum deformity) and Knock Knee (Genu Valgum deformity).

An orthopedic device includes a hinge assembly, a frame having first and second frame components spaced apart from and connected to one another by the hinge assembly, a strap system extending between medial and lateral sides of the first frame component, and at least one tensioning element. The at least one tensioning element has a first end secured to the strap system and a second end coupled to the hinge assembly. Articulation of the hinge assembly pulls the strap system toward the frontal plane by the at least one tensioning element.

A support for an area of a body having a hinge joint includes: a flexible, elastically stretchable framework configured to extend across the hinge joint of the area of the body; and a hinge mechanism affixed to the framework. The hinge mechanism includes a strut component and a first arm component connected to the strut component such that the first arm component is rotatable relative to the strut component only about a first pivot axis. A second arm component is connected to the strut component such that the second arm component is rotatable relative to the strut component only about a second pivot axis. The strut component is configured to extend with the framework across the hinge joint such that the first pivot axis is located on a first side of the hinge joint and the second pivot axis is located on a second, opposite side of the hinge joint.

A handle includes a handle body including a resiliently biased front cavity member disposed and a rear cavity member, together defining a cavity. The resiliently biased front cavity member and rear cavity member include one or more grooves disposed thereon. The cavity is configured to receive a portion of a knee brace. The knee brace may be selected, secured, and removed from cavity by moving the resiliently biased front cavity member. The front cavity member may be secured by using a releasable fastener.

An orthopedic device, including an articulating frame; and, a plurality of straps. The articulating frame includes a thigh portion, a calf portion, and a center hinge. The thigh portion includes a semi-flexible curved thigh cuff having an upper end configured to wrap anterior to the leg and a lower end. The calf portion includes a semi-flexible curved calf cuff having a lower end configured to wrap posterior to the leg and an upper end. The center hinge assembly includes a center hinge element, a first Q-angle adjuster, and a second Q-angle adjuster. The first Q-angle adjuster is positioned between the center hinge element and the thigh portion and is configured to adjust a Q-angle of the thigh portion of the articulating frame. The second Q-angle adjuster is positioned between the center hinge element and the calf portion and is configured to adjust a Q-angle of the calf portion.

A versatile orthopedic device is arranged to convert between ligament and osteoarthritis treatment, and to accommodate a variety of leg anatomies. The orthopedic device is preferably configured as a double-upright brace indicating struts, frame component sections and associated hinges preferably intended to be along both medial and lateral sides of a wearer's leg. A strap kit with an unloading strap system may be added to the orthopedic device for conversion into an orthopedic device for osteoarthritis relief.

An active suspension orthotic support system is disclosed. The suspension orthotic support system comprises at least one variable resistance beam extending from a heel section to a mid-arch section of the footwear, wherein rotation of the variable resistance beam from a first position to a second position causes a resistance provided by the variable resistance beam to vary between a minimum resistance to a maximum resistance.

Systems and methods for monitoring acute:chronic workload ratio (ACWR) are described. An indicator of workload is received from a device worn or carried by a user. An acute workload is determined for the user based on the received indicator of workload over a first period of time. A chronic workload is determined for the user based on the received indicator of workload over a second period of time, where the first period of time is shorter than the second period of time. A current ACWR is determined for the user based on the acute workload and the chronic workload.

An exoskeleton device that includes an artificial joint and a frame member extending from the artificial joint. The frame member is configured for extension over a limb of a user. The exoskeleton device also includes a self-aligning mechanism connected to the frame member. The self-aligning mechanism includes three passive degrees of freedom (pDOF) provided in a prismatic-revolute-revolute (PRR) configuration. The self-aligning mechanism also includes a limb attachment member configured for mechanically coupling to a portion of the limb of the user.