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A clinical longitudinal evaluation of pre-fabricated, semi-rigid foot orthoses prescribed to improve foot function

, 2007
Custom-made foot orthoses whilst effective can be expensive and time-consuming to manufacture making ready made devices an attractive option. This study, with follow up after 12 months provides longitudinal data not frequently available.
Springett, K.P., Springett, K., Otter, S., Barry, A., Otter, Simon; id_orcid   +4 more
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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 effects of foot orthoses on radiological parameters and pain in children with flexible flat feet: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Pediatrics
ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the impact of foot orthoses on foot radiological parameters and pain in children diagnosed with flexible flatfoot.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted across several databases, including PubMed, Web of ...
Chao Liu, HongHao Zhang, JianPing Li, ShiJia Li, GuQiang Li, XiangZhan Jiang   +5 more
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The influence of ankle-foot orthosis stiffness on gait performance in patients with lower limb neuromuscular and musculoskeletal impairments [PDF]

, 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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Podiatry interventions in the rheumatoid foot

, 2005
This review assessed the effectiveness of podiatry interventions in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The authors reported that foot orthoses and adaptations to hosiery and footwear design appear to have a beneficial effect in terms of foot pain ...
Bowen, Catherine J., Burridge, Jane, Arden, Nigel K.   +2 more
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Efficacy of arch contouring foot orthoses for midfoot osteoarthritis: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Introduction Midfoot osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful and disabling condition. Arch contouring foot orthoses have been recommended for midfoot OA, yet there is no high‐quality evidence from randomised controlled trials to support their use. This clinical
Polly Q. X. Lim, Hylton B. Menz, Karl B. Landorf, Michelle R. Kaminski, Andrew K. Buldt, Merridy J. Lithgow, Kade L. Paterson, Jill Halstead, Shannon E. Munteanu   +8 more
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Custom foot orthoses for rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review

, 2012
The aim of this study was to identify and critically appraise the evidence for the effectiveness of custom orthoses for the foot and ankle in rheumatoid arthritis. Studies were identified in appropriate electronic databases (from 1950 to March 2011). The
Martijn P. M. Steultjens, Kym Hennessy, Woodburn, James, Steultjens, Martijn P.M., James Woodburn, Hennessy, Kym, Hennessy, Kym (R17306), Steultjens, Martijn P. M.   +7 more
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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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A Comparison the spatiotemporal efficiency of two designs of Posterior Leaf Spring (PLS) and pneumatic damper ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) in drop foot

Function and Disability Journal, 2019
Background: Drop foot syndrome is a disorder with foot slapping after the initial contact and foot-dragging during the swing phase. Passive and hybrid passive ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are often prescribed in these patients.
Hassan Saeedi, Ensieh Pourhoseingholi, Mohammad Kamali   +2 more
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Physical and Mechanical Therapies for Lower Limb Problems in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Systematic Review With Meta‐Analysis

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Objective To systematically review the evidence for physical (for e.g. strengthening) and mechanical (for e.g. foot orthoses) therapies for lower limb problems in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
Antoni Fellas, Fiona Hawke, Mohammed Maarj, Davinder Singh‐Grewal, Derek Santos, Andrea Coda   +5 more
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