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Use of and Satisfaction with Ankle Foot Orthoses
Clinical Research on Foot & Ankle, 2015 Objective: The aim of this study was to obtain insight in specific elements influencing the use, non-use, satisfaction, and dissatisfaction of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) and the presence of underexposed problems with respect to AFOs.Methods: A questionnaire was composed to obtain information from AFO users to investigate the variables associated with ...
Holtkamp, F.C. +4 more
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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 +7 more
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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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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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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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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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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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