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The Spinal Muscular Atrophy Functional Classification System

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, EarlyView.
The Spinal Muscular Atrophy Functional Classification System (SMAFCS) is a new four‐level functional mobility classification for spinal muscular atrophy, derived from Hammersmith Functional Motor Scale Expanded (HFMSE) thresholds and Functional Mobility Scale (FMS) groupings.
Jason J. Howard, H. Kerr Graham, M. Wade Shrader, Mary Schroth, Manish Kumar, Sadettin Ciftci   +5 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
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Foot orthoses for adults with flexible pes planus: a systematic review

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2014
Background Foot orthoses are widely used in the management of flexible pes planus, yet the evidence to support this intervention has not been clearly defined.
Helen A Banwell, Shylie Mackintosh, Dominic Thewlis   +2 more
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Activity performance and participation of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: A cross‐sectional multicentre study in Brazil

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, EarlyView.
This graphical abstract summarizes the main findings of the study. Abstract Aim To evaluate direct, indirect, mediating, and moderating effects on the activity performance and participation of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP), from the perspective of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
Déborah E. Fontes, Kênnea M. A. Ayupe, Paula S. C. Chagas, Robert J. Palisano, Hércules R. Leite, Ana Cristina R. Camargos   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A sock for foot-drop: A preliminary study on two chronic stroke patients

, 2014
Background: Foot-drop is a common motor impairment of chronic stroke patients, which may be addressed with an ankle foot orthosis. Although there is reasonable evidence of effectiveness for ankle foot orthoses, user compliance is sometimes poor.
Cooper, G., Kenney, L.P., Cooper, G; id_orcid, Prenton, S, Major, M. J., Cooper, G, Major, MJ, Kenney, LPJ, Prenton, Sarah, Kenney, LP   +9 more
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Sleep disturbances in children with cerebral palsy, their siblings, and parents: A qualitative descriptive study

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, EarlyView.
Children with cerebral palsy who experienced clinically significant sleep disturbances, their parents, and their siblings, were interviewed to understand the impact of sleep disturbance on the whole family. Six themes were identified, demonstrating the need for tailored, multidisciplinary, holistic sleep assessment and intervention, and family support.
Mary‐Elaine McCavert, Oliver Perra, Karen McConnell, Claire Kerr   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effects of wrist hand orthosis use on upper limb activity and difficulty in activities of daily living: Influence of material and design differences

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering
Introduction Wrist hand orthoses are widely used in rehabilitation to improve hand function and alleviate pain. However, their use may restrict wrist motion, causing functional disabilities in activities of daily living (ADLs).
Junya Hirata, Manabu Yoshimura, Keiko Inoue   +2 more
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3D Printed Antibacterial Prostheses

Applied Sciences, 2018
The purpose of the current investigation was two-fold: (i) to describe the development of 3D printed prostheses using antibacterial filaments and (ii) to verify the antibacterial properties of the 3D printed prostheses.
Jorge M. Zuniga
doaj   +1 more source

Best Practice Statement : Use of Ankle-Foot Orthoses Following Stroke

, 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 ...
Bowers, R., NHSQIS, NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (Funder), Ross, K.   +3 more
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Compensatory Effects of Joint Bracing From a Kinetic Chain Perspective: Lower Limb Movement Coordination Analysis During Badminton Lunge Movements

European Journal of Sport Science, Volume 26, Issue 7, July 2026.
ABSTRACT This study investigated ankle, knee, and hip joint movement coordination during brace use via a lower‐limb kinematic chain approach, which may influence biomechanical factors associated with injury risk. Twenty badminton players performed a left forecourt kick lunge under four brace conditions. Kinematic and kinetic data were collected using a
Liwei Deng, Mengchao Cui, Yunqi Tang, Leichao Liang, Baichao Xu, Yuqiang Guo, Yong Wang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source