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Effectiveness of orthotic devices in the treatment of forward head posture: A systematic review. [PDF]

open access: diamondJ Rehabil Assist Technol Eng
Hamzelouie R   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Innovations in Orthotic Devices: Additive Manufacturing, Auxetic Materials and Smart Sensors for Enhanced Rehabilitation [PDF]

open access: goldApplied Sciences
Orthoses are external devices designed to provide structural and functional support for disorders affecting the musculoskeletal or nervous systems. While these devices have a long history, recent technological advancements offer significant opportunities
Riccardo Carlo Moroni   +1 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Design and Evaluation of Hybrid Passive Spring Damper Ankle Foot Orthosis for Gait Performance in Drop Foot Patients: A Feasibility Study [PDF]

open access: yesJournal 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
doaj   +1 more source

Identification of the predictive value of demographic factors on users’ satisfaction with lower-limb orthoses and services in Ahvaz: A regression analysis [PDF]

open access: yesJournal 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
doaj   +1 more source

COMPARISON BETWEEN TWO TYPES OF ABDUCTION ORTHOTICS IN TREATING CONGENITAL CLUBFOOT [PDF]

open access: yesActa Ortopédica Brasileira, 2017
Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze and compare the effectiveness of two types of abduction orthotics used for the feet, the Denis-Browne type (traditional) and the Dobbs type (dynamic), with regard to maintenance of deformity ...
Luiz Carlos Ribeiro Lara   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Multidisciplinar orthopedic treatment of facial asymmetry in a pediatric patient: case report

open access: yesRevista Uningá, 2023
Temporomandibular joint ankylosis (TMJA) may be fibrous or bony (resulting from the fusion of articular surfaces, glenoid fossa, and mandibular condyle). A multidisciplinary approach is necessary to successfully rehabilitate patients with this condition
Sara Yrma Piccinin Villarroel   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of circumferential rigid wrist orthoses in rehabilitation of patients with radius fracture at typical site [PDF]

open access: yesVojnosanitetski Pregled, 2005
Background. The use of orthoses is a questionable rehabilitation method for patients with the distal radius fracture at typical site. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of the rehabilitation on patients with radius fracture at the typical ...
Đurović Aleksandar   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Adopting additive manufacturing as a cleaner fabrication framework for topologically optimized orthotic devices: Implications over sustainable rehabilitation

open access: yesCleaner 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
doaj   +1 more source

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