Effects of Orthotic Interventions on Pain, Balance, and Plantar Pressure in Flexible Flatfoot: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
J Foot Ankle ResABSTRACT Objective To systematically review the evidence for orthotic interventions on pain, balance, and plantar pressure distribution in individuals with flexible flatfoot. Methods Randomized and nonrandomized controlled trials of orthotic interventions for flexible flatfoot were included.
Choi T, Lee S, Choi W, Heo S.
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Comparing the Effectiveness of Different Types of Orthoses in Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcer Recurrence: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials [PDF]
Journal of Foot and Ankle ResearchIntroduction Therapeutic orthoses, such as medical shoes and custom insoles, are used to prevent diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) recurrence. This systematic review with narrative synthesis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of orthoses in preventing DFU ...
Behnam Amini +2 more
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Comparison of low temperature thermoplastic and 3D printed (TPU and PLA) CMC joint stabilization orthoses in healthy participants [PDF]
Scientific ReportsCarpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA) significantly impacts hand function and quality of life, particularly in older adults, and highlights the importance of effective conservative management strategies.
Enver Güven +2 more
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Exploring Experiences and Perspectives of Prescribed Foot Orthoses in People With Diabetes [PDF]
Journal of Foot and Ankle ResearchBackground Adherence to prescribed offloading among people with diabetes is often insufficient. Although factors influencing adherence with prescribed footwear have been well studied, uncertainties remain. Perceptions and views of people with diabetes on
Niloofar Sedighi +3 more
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Development of a best practice statement on the use of ankle-foot orthoses following stroke in Scotland [PDF]
, 2010 A National Health Service Quality Improvement Scotland (NHS QIS) scoping exercise in 2007 identified the use of ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) following stroke as a clinical improvement priority, leading to the development of a best practice statement (BPS ...
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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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Best Practice Statement : Use of Ankle-Foot Orthoses Following Stroke [PDF]
, 2009 The development of this Best Practice Statement (BPS) was a collaboration between NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (NHS QIS), National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics, University of Strathclyde and a multidisciplinary group of relevant specialists ...
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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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Orthotic management of cerebral palsy : recommendations from a consensus conference [PDF]
, 2011 An international multidisciplinary group of healthcare professionals and researchers participated in a consensus conference on the management of cerebral palsy, convened by the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics.
Stevens, P. +4 more
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