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Effects of Orthotic Interventions on Pain, Balance, and Plantar Pressure in Flexible Flatfoot: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

J Foot Ankle Res
ABSTRACT 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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Professional consensus on UK national statements of best practice for ways of working to deliver orthotic interventions after stroke: an eDelphi study [PDF]

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Objective: To reach consensus on statements of best practice for ways of working to deliver orthotic interventions after stroke among expert professionals in the UK involved in the delivery of orthotic intervention to patients after stroke.
Miriam Golding-Day, Shirley Thomas, Phillip Whitehead, Jane Horne, Marion Walker   +4 more
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Prospective evaluation of complications associated with orthosis and prosthesis use in canine patients

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, Felix Michael Duerr, Lindsay Hochman Elam   +2 more
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Five-year outcomes of major lower extremity amputation and two-staged admission pathway for new transtibial amputees in a local hospital

Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation, 2022
Background: Transtibial amputation and subsequent prosthetic fitting can cause prolonged hospital length of stay (LOS). Recently, a two-staged admission pathway for new transtibial amputees was introduced in a local hospital to shorten hospital LOS ...
Hung Leong-Pan, Chu Chun-Kan Gabriel, Chan Chun-Hung   +2 more
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Investigative and Usability Findings of the Move-D Orthotic Brace Prototype for Upper Extremity Tremors in Pediatric Patients: An Unblinded, Experimental Study

Inventions, 2023
Tremors affect pediatric and adult populations, with roughly 3% of people worldwide experiencing essential tremors. Treatments include medication, deep brain stimulation, occupational/physical therapy, or adaptive equipment.
Sharief Taraman, Amy Moss, Hieu Le, Lois Sayrs, Tianyi Li   +4 more
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Prospective evaluation of canine partial limb amputation with socket prostheses

Veterinary Medicine and Science, 2023
Background Canine prostheses have been commercially available for many years but are still in early stages of research, development, and clinical application.
Theresa M. Wendland, Bernard Seguin, Felix M. Duerr   +2 more
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Orthotic Device Use in Canine Patients: Owner Perception of Quality of Life for Owners and Patients

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Orthotic devices are an established treatment for neuromusculoskeletal disease in the human population. Orthoses are an emerging veterinary therapy due to limited practitioner experience, availability of devices, and published data from veterinary ...
Sera Lee, Theresa M. Wendland, Sangeeta Rao, Christianne Magee   +3 more
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Distal weight bearing in transtibial prosthesis users wearing pin suspension

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2023
IntroductionLow-level distal weight bearing in transtibial prosthesis users may help maintain perfusion and improve both proprioception and residual limb tissue health.MethodsThe primary objectives of this research were to develop a sensor to ...
Adam J. Krout, Mathew J. Weissinger, Joseph C. Mertens, Katheryn J. Allyn, Brian G. Larsen, Nicholas K. McCarthy, Joseph L. Garbini, Joan E. Sanders   +7 more
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Characterizing the Mechanical Stiffness of Passive-Dynamic Ankle-Foot Orthosis Struts

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022
People with lower limb impairment can participate in activities such as running with the use of a passive-dynamic ankle-foot orthosis (PD-AFO). Specifically, the Intrepid Dynamic Exoskeletal Orthosis (IDEO) is a PD-AFO design that includes a carbon-fiber
Kara R. Ashcraft, Alena M. Grabowski, Alena M. Grabowski   +2 more
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Retrospective Multi-Center Analysis of Canine Socket Prostheses for Partial Limbs

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2019
Introduction: Socket prostheses for treatment of distal limb pathology are becoming increasingly prevalent in veterinary medicine, however, limited objective data is available.
Theresa M. Wendland, Bernard Seguin, Felix M. Duerr   +2 more
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