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A review of the effectiveness of lower limb orthoses used in cerebral palsy [PDF]
, 2009 To produce this review, a systematic literature search was conducted for relevant articles published in the period between the date of the previous ISPO consensus conference report on cerebral palsy (1994) and April 2008.
Ross, Karyn, ISPO (Funder), Bowers, Roy
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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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Applied Sciences, 2022 This article presents the results of numerical finite element method (FEM) simulations in the Ansys environment of a Boston orthopaedic brace. The geometric model was developed based on the results of digitisation performed by means of a three ...
Slawomir Grycuk, Piotr Mrozek
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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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Analysis of the use of technical means for rehabilitation of patients with spastic types of cerebral palsy depending on the level of patient’ motor function [PDF]
Гений oртопедии, 2020 Introduction Spastic types of cerebral palsy are around 80 % of all CP cases diagnosed. They feature early secondary orthopedic complications, for the prevention of which, within the framework of comprehensive rehabilitation treatment, technical means ...
Elnur I. Dzhomardly, Andrei A. Koltsov
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Research of materials properties for 3D printing of orthoses
Mokslas: Lietuvos Ateitis, 2021 In this paper examines the possibilities of applying 3D printing in the manufacture of orthoses. Features of 3D printing of biocompatible materials are analyzed. In this work, mechanical bending tests of three printed samples were performed.
Živilė Marija Jasiūnaitė +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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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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Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2009 Background Foot orthoses have been demonstrated to be effective in the management of a range of conditions, but there is debate as to the benefits of customised foot orthoses over less expensive, prefabricated devices. Methods In a randomised, cross-over
Landorf Karl B +2 more
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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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