Effectiveness of orthotic devices in the treatment of forward head posture: A systematic review [PDF]
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies EngineeringForward head posture (FHP), defined as the anterior positioning of the cervical spine where the head protrudes forward in relation to the body’s vertical line, has become increasingly common, primarily due to sedentary lifestyles and extensive use of ...
Reza hamzelouie +5 more
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Advances in the clinical application of orthotic devices for stroke and spinal cord injury since 2013 [PDF]
Frontiers in Neurology, 2023 Stroke and spinal cord injury are common neurological disorders that can cause various dysfunctions. Motor dysfunction is a common dysfunction that easily leads to complications such as joint stiffness and muscle contracture and markedly impairs the ...
Yinxing Cui +7 more
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User satisfaction with orthotic devices and service in taiwan. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 User satisfaction is afforded considerable importance as an outcome measurement in evidence-based healthcare and the client-centered approach. Several studies have investigated user satisfaction with orthoses.
Chiung-Ling Chen +5 more
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Effects of Orthotic Interventions on Pain, Balance, and Plantar Pressure in Flexible Flatfoot: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
J Foot Ankle ResABSTRACT 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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Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 2022 The theme of additive manufacturing technology (AMT) is trending among all production sectors, whether it is a mass-production industry or concerned with customized parts fabrication.
Ashwani Kumar, Deepak Chhabra
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A systematic review and narrative synthesis of footwear and orthotic devices used in the management of ankle haemarthrosis and haemarthropathy in haemophilia [PDF]
Haemophilia, 2022 Lara S Chapman +2 more
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Comparative Effectiveness of Combined Orthotic and Physiotherapy Interventions Versus Monotherapy in the Management of Knee Osteoarthritis on Clinical Parameters: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials [PDF]
Health Science ReportsBackground and Aims Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease affecting 22.9% of individuals over 40 years of age, causing pain and functional impairment.
Mahsa Zangi +5 more
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Indonesian Journal of Disability Studies, 2023 This research contributes to ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare service quality and improve the well-being of individuals with disabilities, particularly those with physical disabilities relying on orthotic-prosthetic care in their communities ...
Feryanda Utami, Argianto Argianto
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Design and Evaluation of Hybrid Passive Spring Damper Ankle Foot Orthosis for Gait Performance in Drop Foot Patients: A Feasibility Study [PDF]
Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering, 2023 Passive and hybrid passive Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are the prevalent prescription in drop foot patients to prevent toe dragging during the swing phase. While, these AFOs have some limitations like inability to overcome foot slap, limitation in forward
Hasan Saeedi, Ensieh Pourhosaingholi
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Identification of the predictive value of demographic factors on users’ satisfaction with lower-limb orthoses and services in Ahvaz: A regression analysis [PDF]
Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences and Research, 2022 Background: Satisfaction with orthotic devices and services results in more significant orthotic usage. Evaluation of users’ satisfaction could enhance the quality of service delivery.
Mohammad Khayatzadeh-Mahani +4 more
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