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Foot orthoses: how much customisation is necessary?
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2009 The relative merit of customised versus prefabricated foot orthoses continues to be the subject of passionate debate among foot health professionals. Although there is currently insufficient evidence to reach definitive conclusions, a growing body of ...
Menz Hylton B
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A critical review of foot orthoses in the rheumatoid arthritic foot [PDF]
Rheumatology, 2005 Foot orthoses are commonly prescribed by health professionals as a form of intervention for the symptomatic foot in rheumatoid arthritis. However, there is a limited evidence base to support the use of foot orthoses in this patient group. This article provides a critical review of the use of foot orthoses in the management of rheumatoid arthritic foot ...
H, Clark +4 more
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Custom-made foot orthoses for the treatment of foot pain
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2008 Custom foot orthoses are commonly recommended for the treatment of foot pain.To evaluate the effectiveness of custom foot orthoses for different types of foot pain.We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library 2007, Issue 2), MEDLINE (from January 1966), EMBASE (from January 1980), CINAHL (from January ...
Hawke, Fiona +3 more
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The effect of foot orthoses in rheumatoid arthritis [PDF]
Rheumatology, 2005 To evaluate the effectiveness of foot orthoses using the foot function index (FFI) in a group of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) during a period of 6 months.Thirty-six rheumatoid subjects with foot pain were examined and appropriate foot orthoses were prescribed according to each patient's needs.
Magalhaes, E. D. +4 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 +3 more
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Clinical Outcomes of Custom Foot Orthoses in Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis. [PDF]
J Foot Ankle ResABSTRACT Background Progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD) is a painful and function‐limiting condition most commonly affecting middle‐aged and older adults. Although custom foot orthoses (CFOs) are routinely prescribed as a conservative intervention, evidence from large clinical cohorts remains limited.
Robb K, Ryan M, Moisan G.
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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 RepABSTRACT Background and Aims Cerebral palsy (CP) frequently compromises postural control and balance in children. Ankle–foot orthoses (AFOs) are routinely prescribed to improve stability, yet the influence of specific design parameters—stiffness, alignment, and individualized tuning—on balance outcomes remains inadequately characterized.
Gasavi Nezhad Z, Vafayi A, Arazpour M.
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020 Background Foot problems are highly prevalent in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Treatment of foot problems related to rheumatoid arthritis often consists of custom made foot orthoses.
Marloes Tenten-Diepenmaat +5 more
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The Effecte of foot orthosis on electromyographic activity of ankle muscles in athletes with flat foot during single leg jump landing [PDF]
Sport Sciences and Health Research, 2018 Flat foot transfers a chain effect on the joints and upper segments and leads to disruption of kinetic chain.. Researches suggest that the use of foot orthoses may change muscle activation patterns of people with flat foot during walking and running ...
Mohammad Reza Badihiyan +2 more
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Ankle Foot Orthoses: Standardisation of terminology
The Foot, 2021 The term Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) has been standardised and defined by the International Organization for Standardisation which offers general terms for external orthoses, describing terms relating to external orthoses including the abbreviation AFO. These standards relate to functional deficiencies including a description of the person to be treated ...
N. Eddison, N. Chockalingam
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