BUNION AID™ CORRECTS BUNIONS WITHOUT SURGERY Study shows day/night hinged splint offers effective treatment and pain relief for mild to moderate Hallux valgus Millions of North American men and women suffer from the painful dysfunction of the foot, Hallux valgus, also called “bun- ions”. Up to now, conservative treatment of this mal-position- ing of the big toe has been limited to infl exible night and day- time splints. Bunion Aid, a dynamic, fl exible, day or night-time hinged splint – launched into the United States, from Germany, in October 2008 – offers effective treatment and pain relief for millions who suffer from bunions and may help avoid, or postpone, the need for surgery. A recent comparative study measured the reduction of bunions through the use of a rigid night-splinting, versus Bunion Aid. Results show that mild to moderate mal-positioning can be corrected to normal values with the use of Bunion Aid. Alpha Orthotics Corporation (www.alphaorthotics.com) has also announced the results of a comparative radiological study designed to measure the reduction of toe mal-positioning. The study was conducted in Germany in spring 2008 and was per- formed by Dr. Klaus A. Milachowski, Assistant Professor, Lud- wig-Maximilian University, in Munich Germany. It compared the use of a rigid Hallux valgus night-splint and Bunion Aid. The results of the study show that mild to moderate mal-posi- tioning of the big toe can be corrected to normal values with the use of Bunion Aid. Bunion Aid is a combination of a medical-grade plastic splint and Velcro® fastening metatarsal and toe straps. The plastic por- tion of the splint is hinged and fastened along the inside border of the foot with a toe and metatarsal strap. The straps and the splint provide three-point correction of the bunion deformity thoughout the gait cycle. The metatarsal arch is optimally stabi- lized, the bunion relieved, the mal-positioning of the toe correct- ed and the foot brought back and held in its natural position. The Bunion Aid splint is available online through the Alpha Orthotics website (www.alphaorthotics.com). The results of the study cited in this press release are available upon request. About Hallux Valgus or “Bunions” Hallux valgus forces the big toe outward, which causes the metatarsal bone and the metatarsal capitulum to protrude. Initially a cosmetic prob- lem, in due time serious pain can develop. In- fl ammation and swell- ing of the ball, incorrect loading and initial joint attrition (arthrosis) can lead to strong and per- sistent pain. Reasons for the development of Hal- lux valgus are an inherited predisposition, a tendency towards weak supporting and connective tissue or muscular imbalance. Mal-positioning is aggravated by too tight, too pointed and too small shoes. Hallux valgus patients traditionally have been treated with surgery or rigid night splints. Bunion-Aid is an al- ternative for people with mild to moderate bunions and can help with post-surgery treatment. About Alpha Orthotics Corporation USA Alpha Orthotics Corporation (http://www.alphaorthotics.com) is a wholly owned subsidiary of German Hallufix Corporation. Alpha Orthotics Corporation markets and sells patented, Ger- man-engineered non-invasive orthopedic products directly to consumers and to the medical community. CMCC SUPPLY CENTRE & BOOKSTORE We’re more than just a book store... Professional Equipment Chiropractic and Massage Tables Vitamins and Nutraceuticals Supports and Pillows ...an extensive selection of chiropractic tables, vitamins and nutraceuticals, anatomical charts, books, gels, sports medicine, x-ray supplies, pillows and posture supports, headrest paper, rehabilitation equipment, professional equipment, acupuncture supplies, and much more... • Shipping available anywhere in Canada • 24-hour ordering by fax, phone or online • Convenient redesigned 2,700sq. foot retail location CMCC Supply Centre & Bookstore 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3J1 Local: 416 482 1532 Toll Free: 1 800 268 8940 Fax: 416 482 9745 [email protected] www.cmccstore.ca Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College www.canadianchiropractor.ca CANADIAN CHIROPRACTOR | SEPTEMBER 2009 • 43 new product
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