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Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2018 Background Co-contraction is the simultaneous activation of agonist and antagonist muscles that produces forces around a joint. It is unknown if the use of a wrist-driven 3D printed transitional prostheses has any influence on the neuromuscular motor ...
Jorge M. Zuniga +8 more
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Evidence-Based of Nonoperative Treatment in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2014 Until now because there are many published journals with a variety of opinions so I will stratify these articles by giving weighted value on grade evaluation which depend on each institution (written author and co-authors) and external evaluate status ...
Hak-Sun Kim
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BMJ Open, 2019 Objectives Adults with knee instability related to neuromuscular disorders or central nervous conditions often experience mobility problems and rely on orthoses to improve function and mobility. Patient views of device effectiveness and acceptability are
Gita Ramdharry +8 more
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Design and Evaluation of an Articulated Ankle Foot Orthosis with Plantarflexion Resistance on the Gait: a Case Series of 2 Patients with Hemiplegia [PDF]
Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering, 2020 Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) have been described to have positive effects on the gait biomechanics in stroke patients. The plantarflexion resistance of an AFO is considered important for hemiplegic patients, but the evidence is still limited.
A Daryabor +4 more
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Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2017 Background Foot orthoses are widely used in the prevention and treatment of foot disorders. The aim of this study was to describe characteristics of custom-made foot orthosis prescriptions from a Australian podiatric orthotic laboratory.
Hylton B. Menz +4 more
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ONE-YEAR RESULTS OF BRACING FOR PATELLO-FEMORAL OSTEOARTHRITIS. PROSPECTIVE RANDOMIZED STUDY
Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, 2021 Objective: To compare the long-term effects of a brace designed to stabilize the patellofemoral (PF) joint in comparison to a standard neoprene sleeve for the knee with patellar hole in patients with patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA).
MATHEUS GARCIA LOPES MERINO +5 more
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Revista de la Facultad de Medicina, 2019 Introduction: Sockets and interfaces are important elements for lower limb orthoses and prostheses, as they allow for proper contact and fit between the devices and the affected limb or stump.
Catalina Quintero-Quiroz +1 more
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MANAGEMENT OF INFANTILE BLOUNT'S DISEASE WITH MOLDED ORTHOSES: A NEW PERSPECTIVE [PDF]
Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, 2016 Objective: This retrospective study evaluated treatment with individually contoured molded bracing at early stages of the disease. Methods: We evaluated the medical records of patients undergoing treatment of Blount's disease with molded orthoses for ...
Maria Cândida de Miranda Luzo +5 more
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Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 2019 Knee braces are a conservative treatment option for patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). However, no commercially available orthotic knee joint currently reflects natural knee movements.
Siamak Aghajani-Fesharaki +3 more
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THE VALUE OF HEALTH ECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS
Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal, 2021 The demand has increased for evidence regarding the effectiveness and value of prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation interventions. Clinicians and managers are under pressure to provide treatment recommendations and demonstrate effectiveness through ...
Taavy Miller +3 more
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