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Assessment of orthotic needs in Iranian veterans with ankle and foot disorders

Military Medical Research, 2018
Background War-related traumas can lead to orthopedic and neurological disorders in victims. However, the scope of such disorders may expand months or even years after the trauma.
Kamiar Ghoseiri, Mostafa Allami, Mohammad Reza Soroush   +2 more
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The immediate effect of foot orthoses on subtalar joint mechanics and energetics

, 2018
Foot orthoses maybe used in the management of musculoskeletal disorders related to abnormal subtalar joint (STJ) pronation. However, the precise mechanical benefits of foot orthoses for preventing injuries associated with the STJ are not well understood.
Cresswell, AG, Cresswell, Andrew G., GLEN A. LICHTWARK, Maharaj, JN, JAYISHNI N. MAHARAJ, Lichtwark, GA, Maharaj, Jayishni N., Lichtwark, Glen A., ANDREW G. CRESSWELL   +8 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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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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Foot orthoses for patellofemoral pain in adults

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2010
Foot orthoses, which are specially moulded devices fitted into footwear, are one of the treatment options for patellofemoral or anterior knee pain.To assess the effects of foot orthoses for managing patellofemoral pain in adults.We searched the Cochrane Bone, Joint and Muscle Trauma Group's Specialised Register (March 2010), the Cochrane Central ...
Hossain, M, Alexander, P, Burls, A, Jobanputra, P   +3 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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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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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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