By Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. Ankle sprains are common, but proper care is key to a full recovery. This guide breaks down sprain types, severity levels, recovery timelines, and treatment options—from R.I.C.E. to bracing—while highlighting how the right support and footwear can promote healing, prevent reinjury, and help you safely return to everyday activity.

By Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. Recovering from a partial foot amputation can feel daunting, but knowing what to expect can make the process easier. This guide walks patients through recovery milestones, including pain management, wound care, mobility progression, protective orthoses, and strategies to prevent complications like infection and re-ulceration—helping you return to daily life with confidence.

By Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. Caring for a diabetic foot wound can feel overwhelming. This guide outlines daily cleaning and dressing, warning signs that need medical attention, and the importance of offloading pressure to promote healing and prevent infection—helping patients and caregivers take simple, effective action every day with confidence and clarity at home.

By Molly Glover, VP of US Marketing. Protecting vulnerable heels requires consistent offloading and thoughtful design. The Body Armor® Heel Reliever suspends the heel, reduces shear, and supports pressure injury prevention and treatment across care settings. Designed for clinicians and caregivers seeking reliable, easy-to-use heel protection in multiple care environments.

By Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. The plantar fascia ligament is a band of rubbery tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot and connects the toes to the heel bone. It supports the arch of the foot by absorbing shock during weight-bearing activities and tightening during push-off...

By Molly Glover, VP of US Marketing. The Body Armor® PFA Walker was engineered to address the specific mechanical and protective needs of patients recovering from transmetatarsal, Lisfranc, or Chopart amputations. This interim orthosis provides the structure, offloading, and comfort required to support post-operative healing from day one. 

By Isaac Bath, PT, DPT and Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. Elastic tape is a thin, flexible sport and therapy tape designed specifically for applied kinesiology. Unlike more rigid tapes, the elasticity provides targeted support that allows natural movement. When placed strategically, it can help support muscles, stabilize joints...

By Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. Over 200 million people globally have diabetes-related foot disease. Despite its widespread prevalence, it remains one of the hardest chronic conditions to manage. Over time, high blood sugar levels can cause nerve damage, decreased blood flow, and impaired ability to heal.