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Systematic review of the evidence on orthotic devices for the management of knee instability related to neuromuscular and central nervous system disorders

BMJ Open, 2017
Objectives To assess the effectiveness of orthotic devices for the management of instability of the knee in adults with a neuromuscular disorder or central nervous system disorder. Design A systematic review of primary studies.
C. McDaid, D. Fayter, A. Booth, J. O’Connor, Rocío Rodríguez-López, D. McCaughan, Roy J Bowers, C. Iglesias, S. Lalor, R. O’Connor, M. Phillips, G. Ramdharry   +11 more
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Microgravity‐induced changes in skeletal muscle and possible countermeasures: What we can learn from bed rest and human space studies

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Despite exercise countermeasures to sustain health and performance in spaceflight, complete maintenance of muscle mass and functions in microgravity is still not possible for most astronauts. The principal cause of the limited effectiveness of existing exercise countermeasures is the difficulty in achieving full loading forces in space.
Alessandra Bosutti, Bergita Ganse, Nicola A. Maffiuletti, Rob C. I. Wüst, Gustav J. Strijkers, Andy Sanderson, Hans Degens   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Ankle Foot Orthoses on Restricted Ankle Joint Dorsiflexion Due to Plantarflexors Stiffness in People with Stroke: A Scoping Review [PDF]

Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences and Research, 2019
Background: Orthotic interventions such as different types of ankle foot orthoses have been widely suggested to either prevent or treat restricted ankle joint dorsiflexion and consequent equinus or equinovarus foot deformities in people with stroke ...
Fahimeh Sadat Jafarian, Somaie Payehdar, Fateme Pol, Saeed Forghany   +3 more
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SOPHIA: Soft Orthotic Physiotherapy Hand Interactive Aid

Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering, 2017
This work describes the design, fabrication and initial testing of a Soft Orthotic Physiotherapy Hand Interactive Aid (SOPHIA) for stroke rehabilitation.
Alistair C. McConnell, Marta Vallejo, R. Moioli, F. Brasil, Nicola Secciani, Markus P. Nemitz, Cecile P. Riquart, D. Corne, P. A. Vargas, A. Stokes   +9 more
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How Do Poverty, Insurance, and Government Assistance Impact Diabetic Foot Ulcer Outcomes? A Scoping Review

Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews, Volume 42, Issue 6, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Aims The social drivers of diabetic foot disease (SDDFD) impact ulcer incidence and outcomes, but how is relatively unknown. We aimed to build a conceptual model positing how three SDDFD—poverty, insurance, and government assistance—influence outcomes for patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
Jamie N. LaMantia, Devan McClain, Abigail Daniele, Michael S. Conte, Maya Fayfman, Alisha Oropallo, Marcos C. Schechter, Cathie Spino, Wen Ye, James C. Iannuzzi, Meghan B. Brennan   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of three different postoperative treatment options after interposition arthroplasty of the thumb, an observational study

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background In rhizarthrosis the saddle joint of the thumb is affected. Occupational therapy after interposition arthroplasty is of particular importance and a key factor for a successful outcome.
Christian Krasny, Melanie Auerbach, Christian Radda, Daniel Schallmayer, Gudrun H. Borchert, Barbara Frauscher, Manuela Rampetsreiter, Christian Albrecht, Christian Wurnig   +8 more
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National profile of foot orthotic provision in the United Kingdom, part 1: practitioners and scope of practice

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2017
BackgroundFoot orthoses have been advocated in the management of a wide range of clinical foot and lower limb problems and are within the scope of podiatry, orthotic and physiotherapy practice.
Christopher J. Nester, Andrea Graham, A. Martinez-Santos, Anita Williams, J. McAdam, VA Newton   +5 more
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Lateral Wedge Insoles With and Without Contoured Arch Support for People With Knee Osteoarthritis and Foot Pain: A Pilot, Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, Volume 19, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Lateral wedge insoles (LWIs) are a non‐surgical adjunct treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA) that has been shown to reduce the knee adduction moment—a biomechanical risk factor for knee OA disease progression. Though worn in one's shoes, little is known of the effects of LWIs use on the foot or ankle.
Michael A. Hunt, Natasha M. Krowchuk, Haocheng Zhang, Michael B. Ryan, Trevor B. Birmingham, Jesse M. Charlton   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A super-elastic alloy hallux valgus brace – a novel orthotic device

Journal of the Foot & Ankle
Objective: Evaluate the efficacy of a new orthotic-made super-elastic alloy brace to correct hallux valgus (HV) deformity. Methods: Five female patients diagnosed with HV deformity wore the newly developed orthotic daily for six weeks.
Masahito Hatori, Sumio Kise, Tadakuni Kameda, Toshihiro Omori, Ryosuke Kainuma   +4 more
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Combined versus individual effects of a valgus knee brace and lateral wedge foot orthotic during stair use in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Gait & Posture, 2017
The aim of this study was to investigate the combined and individual biomechanical effects of a valgus knee brace and a lateral wedge foot orthotic during stair ascent and descent in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Thirty-five patients with varus
R. Moyer, T. Birmingham, C. Dombroski, Robert Walsh, J. Robert Giffin   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source