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The influence of ankle-foot orthosis stiffness on gait performance in patients with lower limb neuromuscular and musculoskeletal impairments

, 2013
textIndividuals with various lower-limb neuromuscular and musculoskeletal impairments are often prescribed passive-dynamic ankle-foot orthoses (PD-AFOs) to compensate for impaired ankle muscle weakness.
Guckert, Nicole Lynn
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Comparisons between lower-extremity strengthening exercises and foot orthoses for improving medial longitudinal arch height in individuals with flexible flat foot: an 8-week randomised clinical trial

Objective Flexible flatfoot is a recognized risk factor for lower extremity injuries. This study aimed to compare changes in the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) between a strengthening exercise group (EG) and a foot orthoses group (FOG).
Rotsalai Kanlayanaphotporn, Phoomchai Engkananuwat   +1 more
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Foot orthoses alter lower limb biomechanics but not jump performance in basketball players with and without flat feet

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2019
Background Flat-footed individuals are believed to have poorer jump performance compared to normal-arched individuals. Foot orthoses are commonly used to support the deformed foot arch, and improve normal foot function.
Malia Ho, Pui Wah Kong, Lowell Jia-Yee Chong, Wing-Kai Lam   +3 more
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The efficacy of foot orthoses in individuals with patellofemoral osteoarthritis: a randomised feasibility trial

Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2019
Background Foot orthoses have the potential to be an efficacious treatment for patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) but have not been evaluated in clinical trials in this population.
Jade M. Tan, Hylton B. Menz, Kay M. Crossley, Shannon E. Munteanu, Harvi F. Hart, Kane J. Middleton, Anne J. Smith, Natalie J. Collins   +7 more
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Relationship between use of ankle-foot orthoses and quality of life and psychological well being : a research plan

, 2009
An ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is an externally applied device that encompasses the joints of the ankle and foot, used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems(ISO,1989,a&b).
McMonagle, Christine, Rasmussen, Susan, Elliott, Mark, Elliott, M.A.   +3 more
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The effect of prefabricated wrist-hand orthoses on performing activities of daily living

, 2013
Wrist-hand orthoses (WHOs) are commonly prescribed to manage the functional deficit associated with the wrist as a result of rheumatoid changes. The common presentation of the wrist is one of flexion and radial deviation with ulnar deviation of the ...
O'Hare, Mark, Ross, Karyn
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The use of ‘off-the-shelf’ orthoses in the reduction of foot symptoms in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis

, 2013
Background\ud Foot pain in patients diagnosed with early rheumatoid arthritis is common. \ud Objectives\ud To investigate effects of off-the-shelf foot orthoses on outcomes of swollen and tender joints, and pain, in patients with early rheumatoid ...
Cameron-Fiddes, Vicki, Santos, Derek
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Plantar fasciitis – to jab or to support? A systematic review of the current best evidence

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2011
Hayley Uden1, Eva Boesch1, Saravana Kumar1,21Division of Health Sciences, 2International Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaBackground: Plantar fasciitis is a common ...
Uden H, Boesch E, Kumar S
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The effect of prefabricated wrist-hand orthoses on grip strength

, 2013
Prefabricated wrist-hand orthoses (WHOs) are commonly prescribed to manage the functional deficit and compromised grip strength as a result of rheumatoid changes.
O'Hare, Mark, Ross, Karyn
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Modification of midfoot bone stress with functional foot orthoses [PDF]

, 2013
Studies of foot orthoses suggest that they can improve foot pain and function, although the precise mode of action of foot orthoses is poorly understood.
Halstead-Rastrick, Jill
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