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Foot orthoses for people with rheumatoid arthritis: a survey of prescription habits among podiatrists

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2019
Background Guidelines recommend foot orthoses for people with both early (
Lara S. Chapman, Anthony C. Redmond, Karl B. Landorf, Keith Rome, Anne-Maree Keenan, Robin Waxman, Begonya Alcacer-Pitarch, Heidi J. Siddle, Michael R. Backhouse   +8 more
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An exploratory study investigating the effect of foot type and foot orthoses on gluteus medius muscle activity

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020
Background Abnormal gluteus medius muscle activity is associated with a number of musculoskeletal conditions. Research investigating the effect of foot type and foot orthoses on gluteus medius muscle activity is both conflicting and limited.
Sean Sadler, Martin Spink, Xanne Janse de Jonge, Vivienne Chuter   +3 more
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Effect of ankle-foot orthoses on gait in typically developing children: Developmental trend in segmental coordination

Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2010
Objective: As orthoses, and particularly ankle-foot orthoses, are widely used in the management of children with motor disorders, including cerebral palsy, we aimed to study their effect in normal children in order to add to normative gait data, which ...
Marc Degelaen, Françoise Leurs, Ludo De Borre, Eric Kerckhofs, Linda De Meirleir, Guy Cheron, Bernard Dan   +6 more
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Severe Headbanging Responsive to Levodopa in a Child With FOXP1 Syndrome

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We report a 9‐year‐old female with FOXP1 syndrome due to a de novo in‐frame deletion in the FOXP1 gene. The child has a severe neurodevelopmental disorder including global developmental delay and autism spectrum disorder. At age 2, she developed severe headbanging, which was progressive and did not respond to multidisciplinary, behavioral ...
Pamela Veale, Christopher Tiessen, Vithya Gnanakumar   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Description of orthotic properties and effect evaluation of ankle-foot orthoses in non-spastic calf muscle weakness

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Objective: To describe the orthotic properties and evaluate the effects of ankle-foot orthoses for calf muscle weakness in persons with non-spastic neuromuscular disorders compared with shoes-only. Design: Cross-sectional study.
Niels F.J. Waterval, Merel-Anne Brehm, Jaap Harlaar, Frans Nollet   +3 more
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Custom foot orthoses improve first-step pain in individuals with unilateral plantar fasciopathy: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2018
Background Foot orthoses are routinely used to treat plantar fasciopathy in clinical practice. However, minimal evidence exists as to the effect of both truly custom designed foot orthoses, as well as that of the shoe the foot orthoses are placed into ...
Chris Bishop, Dominic Thewlis, Susan Hillier   +2 more
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Endoscopic Posterolateral Subtalar Release

Arthroscopy Techniques, EarlyView.
Abstract Subtalar stiffness is a late complication of calcaneal fractures. It can lead to tightness discomfort and difficulty in walking on uneven surface. Open subtalar release is not a good choice because the extensive surgical wound prohibits early vigorous mobilization exercise.
Xiaohua Pan, Tun Hing Lui, Yu Pan, Charles Churk Hang Li, Amanda Mun Yee Slocum, Weibin Su, Yuxin Sun   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of foot orthoses and in‐shoe wedges during cycling: a systematic review

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2014
Background The use of foot orthoses and in‐shoe wedges in cycling are largely based on theoretical benefits and anecdotal evidence. This review aimed to systematically collect all published research on this topic, critically evaluate the methods and ...
Boon K Yeo, Daniel R Bonanno
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The effect of different designs of custom foot orthoses on pain and balance in individuals with plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled trial with 6‐month follow‐up

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common cause of heel pain that significantly affects daily activities. Although custom foot orthoses (CFOs) are widely used to treat this condition, there is limited evidence comparing different orthotic designs and their effects on balance parameters.
Thanyachat Thanajiravipat, Jim Richards, Pichaya Hengsomboon, Ninwisan Hengsomboon, Sunee Bovonsunthonchai, Prasert Sakulsriprasert, Pavinee Harutaichun   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Physical therapy interventions for children and adolescents with myelomeningocele: A systematic review

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim To systematically review the current evidence on physical therapy interventions for children and adolescents with myelomeningocele, the most complex and common presentation of spina bifida, to explore intervention components and the outcomes according to International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) domains, and ...
Lorena Costa Ferreira, Isabella Saraiva Christovão, Robert J. Palisano, Ana Cristina Resende Camargos   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source