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An exploratory study investigating the effect of foot type and foot orthoses on gluteus medius muscle activity

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020
Background Abnormal gluteus medius muscle activity is associated with a number of musculoskeletal conditions. Research investigating the effect of foot type and foot orthoses on gluteus medius muscle activity is both conflicting and limited.
Sean Sadler, Martin Spink, Xanne Janse de Jonge, Vivienne Chuter   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Foot orthoses for people with rheumatoid arthritis: a survey of prescription habits among podiatrists

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2019
Background Guidelines recommend foot orthoses for people with both early (
Lara S. Chapman, Anthony C. Redmond, Karl B. Landorf, Keith Rome, Anne-Maree Keenan, Robin Waxman, Begonya Alcacer-Pitarch, Heidi J. Siddle, Michael R. Backhouse   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of ankle-foot orthoses on gait in typically developing children: Developmental trend in segmental coordination

Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2010
Objective: As orthoses, and particularly ankle-foot orthoses, are widely used in the management of children with motor disorders, including cerebral palsy, we aimed to study their effect in normal children in order to add to normative gait data, which ...
Marc Degelaen, Françoise Leurs, Ludo De Borre, Eric Kerckhofs, Linda De Meirleir, Guy Cheron, Bernard Dan   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Custom foot orthoses improve first-step pain in individuals with unilateral plantar fasciopathy: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2018
Background Foot orthoses are routinely used to treat plantar fasciopathy in clinical practice. However, minimal evidence exists as to the effect of both truly custom designed foot orthoses, as well as that of the shoe the foot orthoses are placed into ...
Chris Bishop, Dominic Thewlis, Susan Hillier   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Musculoskeletal Phenotypes of 19 Patients With X‐Linked HNRNPH2‐Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder: A Prospective Case Series

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Detailed clinical phenotypes have been previously reported for 33 individuals with X‐linked HNRNPH2‐related neurodevelopmental disorder. Of these, 75% self‐reported a musculoskeletal abnormality, including hip dysplasia, scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, pes planus, arthritis, and missing spinous processes.
Ambar Garcia, Rachel Salazar, Nicole Holuba, Franklin E. Paulino, Michael G. Vitale, Jennifer M. Bain, Joshua Hyman   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Description of orthotic properties and effect evaluation of ankle-foot orthoses in non-spastic calf muscle weakness

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Objective: To describe the orthotic properties and evaluate the effects of ankle-foot orthoses for calf muscle weakness in persons with non-spastic neuromuscular disorders compared with shoes-only. Design: Cross-sectional study.
Niels F.J. Waterval, Merel-Anne Brehm, Jaap Harlaar, Frans Nollet   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exoskeleton‐assisted physiotherapy in school and outpatient contexts for minimally ambulant children with cerebral palsy

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim To assess the clinical feasibility of lower‐limb pediatric exoskeleton‐assisted (Trexo Plus) physiotherapy for minimally ambulatory children at an outpatient center and a primary school. Secondary aims were to assess associated functional and goal‐based outcomes before and after Trexo‐based physiotherapy.
Stefanie S. Bradley, Tom Chau, Anne Kawamura, F. Virginia Wright   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Use of stance control knee-ankle-foot orthoses : a review of the literature [PDF]

, 2013
The use of stance control orthotic knee joints are becoming increasingly popular as unlike locked knee-ankle-foot orthoses, these joints allow the limb to swing freely in swing phase while providing stance phase stability, thus aiming to promote a more ...
McGeachan, Pamela, Ross, Karyn
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The effect of foot orthoses and in‐shoe wedges during cycling: a systematic review

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2014
Background The use of foot orthoses and in‐shoe wedges in cycling are largely based on theoretical benefits and anecdotal evidence. This review aimed to systematically collect all published research on this topic, critically evaluate the methods and ...
Boon K Yeo, Daniel R Bonanno
doaj   +1 more source

Footwear Characteristics and Their Impact on Gait and Balance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Recent Evidence

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Improper footwear has been identified as a modifiable risk factor for falls in older adults. Studies suggest that certain footwear characteristics can impair gait and balance, thereby increasing the risk of falls. However, the impact of footwear on gait and balance control may vary across research protocols.
Chi‐Hsien Chen, Jinfeng Li, Yoshiro Okubo   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source