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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon, 2010
External orthoses are used in the management of a variety of spinal disorders. Many types of brace are available to support the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine as well as junctional regions, which have special mechanical considerations. Many prefabricated and custom-made devices are available, made by a variety of manufacturers in this unregulated
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External orthoses are used in the management of a variety of spinal disorders. Many types of brace are available to support the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine as well as junctional regions, which have special mechanical considerations. Many prefabricated and custom-made devices are available, made by a variety of manufacturers in this unregulated
Steven S, Agabegi +2 more
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Haemophilia, 2002
Summary. In haemophilia patients, orthoses are used for the prevention and management of bleeds and their effects on the musculoskeletal system. The characteristics of these devices vary according to the joint to which they are applied, although two basic types are distinguished: static and functional. The upper limbs make up a functional unit that is
F, Querol, J A, Aznar, S, Haya, A, Cid
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Summary. In haemophilia patients, orthoses are used for the prevention and management of bleeds and their effects on the musculoskeletal system. The characteristics of these devices vary according to the joint to which they are applied, although two basic types are distinguished: static and functional. The upper limbs make up a functional unit that is
F, Querol, J A, Aznar, S, Haya, A, Cid
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International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 1995
AbstarctOrthoses and prostheses include a wide range of devices and strategies for correcting and alleviating dysfunction and disability. Features in these areas of technology include continuing evolution of new devices, further development of well-established approaches, a need for critical assessment, requirements for support from technical and ...
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AbstarctOrthoses and prostheses include a wide range of devices and strategies for correcting and alleviating dysfunction and disability. Features in these areas of technology include continuing evolution of new devices, further development of well-established approaches, a need for critical assessment, requirements for support from technical and ...
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Orthoses for neurological ankles
Practical Neurology, 2022Patients with weakness or abnormal posture of their lower leg may benefit greatly from appropriate orthoses. This paper describes the sorts of problems that can be helped in neurological practice and the range of devices commonly used, and also highlights some of the factors influencing selection.
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Physical Therapy, 1988
This review article describes shoe inserts and provides information to assist physical therapists to identify patients who may benefit from foot orthoses. The article discusses goals for and types of shoe inserts, in addition to the materials and methods that can be used in fabricating appliances. Clinical considerations for the use of shoe inserts and
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This review article describes shoe inserts and provides information to assist physical therapists to identify patients who may benefit from foot orthoses. The article discusses goals for and types of shoe inserts, in addition to the materials and methods that can be used in fabricating appliances. Clinical considerations for the use of shoe inserts and
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Physical Therapy, 1978
Six commonly prescribed cervical orthoses are presented for a qualitative review of their structural properties and their clinical applicability. A quantitative review of each brace has previously been reported. The characteristics of 1) structure, 2) ease of donning, 3) ease of adjusting, 4) comfort, and 5) general clinical applicability are ...
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Six commonly prescribed cervical orthoses are presented for a qualitative review of their structural properties and their clinical applicability. A quantitative review of each brace has previously been reported. The characteristics of 1) structure, 2) ease of donning, 3) ease of adjusting, 4) comfort, and 5) general clinical applicability are ...
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The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1983
In brief: Foot orthoses can be used to correct malalignment problems that contribute to injuries to athletes. There are three basic types of orthoses: soft, semiflexible, and rigid. Soft orthoses are often temporary and are used until it can be determined whether they can alleviate pain. For some people, soft supports are all that are necessary.
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In brief: Foot orthoses can be used to correct malalignment problems that contribute to injuries to athletes. There are three basic types of orthoses: soft, semiflexible, and rigid. Soft orthoses are often temporary and are used until it can be determined whether they can alleviate pain. For some people, soft supports are all that are necessary.
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Footwear and Orthoses in Diabetes
Journal of Wound Care, 1997Footwear can be a valuable therapeutic aid or it can be the cause of foot problems. In patients with diabetes, unsuitable footwear may contribute significantly to foot morbidity and to incapacity1, but patients can be advised on suitable footwear to help prevent ulceration which, all too often, can lead to the worst possible outcome — amputation.
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Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 2004
Braces and/or orthoses are one of the useful tools for treating stroke patients. Orthoses work to substitute for mechanical and/or functional impairments. This article discusses what orthoses are, what the purposes of orthoses are, how the orthoses are made, how long it takes to make the braces, and who makes them.
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Braces and/or orthoses are one of the useful tools for treating stroke patients. Orthoses work to substitute for mechanical and/or functional impairments. This article discusses what orthoses are, what the purposes of orthoses are, how the orthoses are made, how long it takes to make the braces, and who makes them.
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