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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 +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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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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, 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. +4 more
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SensorsBackground: Running-related injuries are often associated with biomechanical inefficiencies, particularly in the sagittal and frontal planes. This study evaluates the effects of three interventions—reduced heel-to-toe drop (HTD) shoes, increased cadence,
Yves Lescure +6 more
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Foot function and normal coronal plane range-of-motion at the ankle-joint-complex [PDF]
, 2002 An investigation was carried out into normal coronal plane range-of-motion at the ankle-joint-complex. To facilitate this, an accurate and reliable measurement rig was designed.
Holland, M. David
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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 +2 more
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The effect of prefabricated wrist-hand orthoses on performing activities of daily living [PDF]
, 2013 Wrist-hand orthoses (WHOs) are commonly prescribed to manage the functional deficit associated with the wrist as a result of rheumatoid changes. The common presentation of the wrist is one of flexion and radial deviation with ulnar deviation of the ...
O'Hare, Mark, Ross, Karyn
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Journal of Foot and Ankle ResearchObjective 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 +5 more
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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 +3 more
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