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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
doaj  

Relationship between use of ankle-foot orthoses and quality of life and psychological well being : a research plan [PDF]

, 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
core  

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
doaj   +1 more source

An exploration of the factors predicting clinical responses to customized foot orthoses in individuals with plantar heel pain. [PDF]

Braz J Phys Ther
Harutaichun P, Hengsomboon N, Hengsomboon P, Sakulsriprasert P, Richards J, Bovonsunthonchai S.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

The Effect of Ankle-Foot Orthoses and Their Characteristics on Balance, and Postural Control in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

Health Sci Rep
Gasavi Nezhad Z, Vafayi AR, Arazpour M.
europepmc   +1 more source

Clinical Outcomes of Custom Foot Orthoses in Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis. [PDF]

J Foot Ankle Res
Robb K, Ryan M, Moisan G.
europepmc   +1 more source

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
core   +1 more source

Deformable foot orthoses shift the functional roles of foot and ankle joints during walking gait. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Henderson A, Bruening D, Arch E.
europepmc   +1 more source

Reporting and Utilization of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures in the Evaluation of Foot Orthoses Treatment: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

J Foot Ankle Res
Jiménez-Guillén J, Tovaruela-Carrión N, Moreno-Fresco MM, Martínez-Nova A, Munuera-Martínez PV.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

A novel design conception of foot orthoses promotes normal walking in patients with pronated feet. [PDF]

J Neuroeng Rehabil
Mo F, Wu K, Tian Y, Tian T, Behr M, Wang Q, Lan C, Liu T.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source