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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

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, Volume 19, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction 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 recurrence compared to standard care.
Behnam Amini, Hanieh Salehi‐Pourmehr, Sevil Ghaffarzadehrad   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rocker Geometry in Running Footwear: A Scoping Review of Definitions, Commercial Descriptors and Outcome Measures

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, Volume 19, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Rockered midsoles are increasingly used in running footwear, yet definitions, terminology and outcome measures vary widely across research and commercial sectors. Aim This scoping review mapped how rockers are defined in academic literature, how major footwear brands describe them and which outcome measures are most frequently ...
Priyanka Khusal, Mike Frecklington, Sarah Gardner, Aaron Jackson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Using Brace Combined With Low Level Laser Therapy on the Pain and Disability of People With Lateral Epicondylitis

Physical Treatments, 2018
Purpose: Lateral Epicondylitis (LE) or tennis elbow is one of the most frequent complications in the general population. Moreover, it is one of the most common lesions in the work-related upper limb.
Hedye Razi Kazemi, Noureddin Karimi, Fatemeh Honarmand, Monireh Ahmadi Bani   +3 more
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Effectiveness of Whole‐Body Vibration Therapy on Handgrip Strength: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Musculoskeletal Care, Volume 24, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Although whole‐body vibration (WBV) therapy has already demonstrated efficacy in improving lower‐limb muscle strength, it is still unclear whether it has similar potential for improving handgrip strength. Objective To verify the efficacy of WBV on handgrip strength. Methods The search was conducted on September 5, 2025, in PubMed,
Julien Dines Labarrere, Raphael Gonçalves de Oliveira, André Luiz de Campos Pessoa, Danúbia Cunha Sá‐Caputo, Mario Bernardo‐Filho, Liszt Palmeira de Oliveira   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of a single porous material 3D-printed plantar orthosis to improve recycling and preserve the health of podiatrists

Mechanics & Industry
The aim of this study was to develop a 3D-printed plantar orthosis composed of a single, recyclable material without a covering layer. This study had two objectives: the protection of the podiatrist's health during the creation of the orthosis and the ...
Chaves-Jacob Julien, Balandier Emile, Mesure Johan, Milan Jean-Louis, Griffon Patricia, Le Goff Clément, Dousset Erick   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Immediate Effect of Vertibrace Dynamic Orthosis on Gross Motor Function in a Child with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Bioscientific Review, 2019
Children with spastic cerebral palsy usually display a decline in their gross motor functional abilities as compared to their peers of the same chronological age.
Alaa Noureldeen Kora, Faten Hassan Abdelazeim   +1 more
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Comparison of Consumer Smartwatch and Research‐Grade Accelerometer‐Derived Step Counts in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Muscle &Nerve, Volume 74, Issue 3, Page 580-589, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims Objective, scalable measures of function are needed in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Research‐grade accelerometers are promising but may be difficult to deploy for prolonged remote monitoring, whereas consumer smartwatches offer a practical alternative. We evaluated the feasibility of long‐term smartwatch monitoring in
Gordon Jewett, Reed Ferber, Colin B. Josephson, Lawrence Korngut, Joon Lee   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of quality of life and depression in veterans and non-veterans with below knee traumatic amputation

طب جانباز, 2014
Aims: From the rehabilitation viewpoint, amputation is considered as a deficit that may result in individual disability and it has some social problems consequences.
M. Fahimi, M. Kamali, H. Saeedi
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Muscle Strength, Balance, and Indoor Mobility in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy: An Exploratory Canadian Multicenter Study

Muscle &Nerve, Volume 74, Issue 3, Page 656-668, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is a neuromuscular disease presenting with dysphagia, ptosis, and proximal weakness. Muscle strength and indoor mobility capacity have rarely been studied using standardized clinical outcome assessments (COAs). The objectives of this study were to (1) document muscle strength, balance,
Nicolas Bélair, Jean‐Denis Brisson, Bernard Brais, Xavier Rodrigue, Hanns Lochmüller, Luc J. Hébert, Jessica MacGregor, Brenda Dennison, Isabelle Lessard, Isabelle Côté, Elise Duchesne, Cynthia Gagnon   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Collaborative practice to support community‐based physical activity for young people with childhood‐onset physical disability: A scoping review

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, Volume 68, Issue 9, Page 1195-1206, September 2026.
This scoping review highlights that collaboration between healthcare and physical activity providers to support community physical activity participation for young people with childhood‐onset physical disability is limited. Collaboration strategies to support community physical activity lack sufficient detail for replication.
Karen Brady, Jennifer Ryan, Aoife Cooper, Nora Shields, Maram Sofiany, Ailish Malone   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source