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Do knee orthoses affect the functional status of stroke patients? Review of the literature [PDF]
Rehabilitacja Medyczna, 2023 Introduction: Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in developed countries. As a result of damage to the central nervous system, the patient's independence in performing everyday activities is reduced, which often leads to dependence on the ...
Józef Opara +2 more
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Eff ectiveness of conservative orthotic treatment in fl exible pediatric fl atfoot [PDF]
Revista Española de Podología, 2018 Introduction: There is controversy regarding the eff ectiveness of conservative treatment by means of foot orthoses for the fl exible pediatric fl atfoot deformity condition.
Moises Prados Barrado
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Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022 IntroductionThe use of orthoses and prostheses is expanding in veterinary medicine. However, research evaluating the efficacy and complications of these devices in veterinary patients is limited.
Sydney Rosen +2 more
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Tremor-Suppression Orthoses for the Upper Limb: Current Developments and Future Challenges
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2021 Introduction: Pathological tremor is the most common motor disorder in adults and characterized by involuntary, rhythmic muscular contraction leading to shaking movements in one or more parts of the body.
Hoai Son Nguyen, Trieu Phat Luu
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Objective Methods of Monitoring Usage of Orthotic Devices for the Extremities: A Systematic Review
Sensors, 2023 Orthoses are commonly prescribed to relieve symptoms for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions; however, patients stop wearing orthoses as recommended for many reasons.
Devi Baruni Devanand, Angela E. Kedgley
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Prosthetics & Orthotics International, 1983 A method of constructing orthoses and other patient devices using nylon tubing and clip-together standard components is described. This permits the rapid assembly of custom orthoses that can be evaluated before prescription in a clinical setting. These orthoses have been successfully used for the control of thoracic spinal flexion, hip abduction, elbow
R E, Hannah, J, Foort, D G, Cooper
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Children, 2022 Flat foot is a common pediatric foot deformity which involves subtalar flexibility; it can affect the plantar arch. This study analyzes the evolution of two parameters, i.e., plantar index arch and subtalar flexibility, before and after physiotherapy and
Ligia Rusu +3 more
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Effectiveness of orthoses for treatment in patients with spinal pain [PDF]
Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine, 2020 Spinal pain is a common patient complaint in clinical practice. Conservative treatment methods include oral medication, physical therapy, injections, and spinal orthoses.
Yoo Jin Choo, Min Cheol Chang
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Life, 2023 The lining materials of plantar orthoses are chosen for their hardness, breathability, and moisture absorption, but without there being any clear scientific criterion.
Esther Querol-Martínez +5 more
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Prosthetics & Orthotics International, 1989 A biomechanical study is presented to compare the effectiveness of three types of off-the-shelf cervical orthoses and one custom-fit collar in restricting cervical spine motion. A group of 10 normal subjects was studied. The measurements of flexion and extension, lateral side flexion and axial rotation were recorded using various measurement techniques.
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