HIP & KNEE CONCEPT

David Hip & Knee Solution is a key to manage the challenges set by aging population and to improve surgery outcomes with pre- and post-operative treatment programs. Providing a targeted, safe and efficient solution.

Osteoarthitis is the most common cause of chronic disability among the aging population. The effectiveness of an exercise in knee and hip osteoarthritis is attributed to its ability to reverse muscle sensomotoric dysfunction (weakness, fatigue, poor control) preventing abnormal movement and restore normal biomechanics, effecting better gait, relieving pain and improving function.

The medial collateral ligament is one of the most commonly injured ligaments of the knee. The treatment of medial-sided knee injuries has evolved from surgical treatments to mostly non-operative management with an appropriate functional rehabilitation program. Active range of motion is initiated early to prevent stiffness with concomitant strengthening exercises.

Patellar instability describes patellar dislocation, patellar subluxation, and general symptomatic patellar instability. It accounts for 11% of the musculoskeletal symptoms and there is a higher incidence in females. Patellar instability can often be treated successfully without an operation. Ideal rehabilitation requires the avoidance of pain during exercise.

The anterior cruciate ligament of the knee controls movement of the lower leg bone (tibia) relative to the thigh bone (femur) and guides knee extension. The goal of the treatment of ACL ruptures is to obtain the best functional level for the patient without risking new injuries or degenerative changes in the knee.

Individualized programs require thorough understanding of the patient background, present condition and physical capacity. A standard evaluation protocol includes a validated questionnaire including patient background, pain profiles and self assessment. Physicaltherapy evaluation assesses posture, functional deficiencies and limitations. Device based tests include strength and mobility in all movement plains.

Results are recorded in a database and a very illustrative spine profile can be printed out comparing each tests to normative data. Evaluations done pre, mid and post, provide objective outcome reports for treating doctors and third‑party payers as well as added motivation for the patient.

Human joints were designed by nature to last about 40 years. Degenerative diseases of the joints have become the main reason for pain and as a consequence, loss of life quality in the middle aged and elderly.

The popularity of football, ice hockey, and skiing has all contributed to the increased frequency of injuries like MCL tears. Increasingly there is consensus in the medical community that controlled physical activity can be a major contributing factor in preventing and healing various knee and hip problems.  

It is a well proven fact that for many musculoskeletal illnesses that require surgery as treatment, the outcome has been significantly improved by rehabilitative muscle training.  

Several studies have shown that movement can act as medicine for painful joints. With joints like the knee, which are relatively simple structures, movements are simple and loading is easy to apply in a controlled manner, but special devices are required to isolate the target area to provide total control in the movement and loading.  

All movements should start with limited range and low loading, within the pain tolerance. Time is essential since physiological changes are slow. Ideal treatment should run for three months with an ongoing program afterwards

With its roots in rehabilitaion and sports science, David technology was built to meet the needs of patients in pain and elite athletes. This required uncompromising biomechanical solutions. The latest evolution version of David devices is based on new, intelligent technology with automated adjustments and cloud based software.