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Showing 1 to 20 of 23 for “"Orthotics"”.
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Modifications and upper extremity orthotics for the Lofstrand crutch
According to the latest National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Mobility Device Report, there are an estimated 566,000 persons who use crutches in the US. During Lofstrand crutch mobility, irregular loads are placed upon the upper extremities during quadrupedal gait. …
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Investigating the Effects of Custom Made Orthotics on Brain Forms: A Pilot Study
… during human gait, and (2) if custom made orthotics will alter the brain activity patterns recorded. METHODS: Gait trials were performed on 16 participants walking with and without orthotic devices in their shoes while simultaneously collecting EEG data through the Emotiv wireless …
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Effect of Orthotics on Dynamic Balance in Participants with Pes Planus and Subacute Lateral Ankle Sprains
… via proprioceptive damage around the joint. Orthotics have been shown to help increase balance following acute ankle sprains. This research focused on the effect of orthotics on balance in participants with unilateral, subacute lateral ankle sprains and pes planus. Ten participants (half …
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The effectiveness of orthotics in reducing hallux valgus angle for patients with mild and moderate hallux valgus
… of information available on the effectiveness of orthotics in clinical practice and there is very limited data published of previous studies on the reduction of hallux valgus angle (HVA) for patients with mild and moderate HV. This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of current …
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Physical Therapy after Triangular Fibrocartilage Injuries and Ulnar Wrist Pain
… purpose was to investigate the effect of wrist orthotics and strengthening exercise on subjects with ulnar wrist pain. <strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty-five subjects with ulnar wrist pain were recruited to receive orthotics and strengthening exercises. Investigators measured pain, function using …
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The Effectiveness of a Physical Therapy Intervention for Children with Hypotonia and Flatfeet
… effectiveness of physical therapy using Cascade orthotics and an exercise program for children with hypotonia and flatfeet. <strong>Subjects:</strong> Thirty-seven children, aged 18 months to 5 years, who demonstrated developmental delays and hypotonia with flatfoot dysfunction, participated in …
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An investigation of position and force during gait-mimicking finger motions
… electrical stimulation (FES) and special orthotics are available for persons with paraplegia. However, these forms of FES do not allow the individual to actually control their movements on a real-time basis, nor do they offer the ability for the injured person to sense the ground on which …
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Experience of Play Participation and Use of Lower Extremity Orthoses in Children with Cerebral Palsy: Case Study
… how use of a widely prescribed class of orthotics for children with CP may support and/or hinder participation in meaningful play experiences. Semi-structured interviews and video-recorded play observations were used to collect data. From this data, five themes emerged. These included; …
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Measuring the functional and clinical effectiveness of a passive dynamic ankle foot orthosis when used to rehabilitate complex limb salvage post lower limb blast trauma
… There has been a call for advancements in orthotics to support limb salvage patients eager to preserve their lower limb, yet function at high levels of mobility. PD AFOs are used to improve clinical outcomes. Studies have shown that when combined with exercise rehabilitation PD AFOs can …
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Troublesome or Threshold? : the experience of difficult concepts in prosthetics
… concepts in prosthetics. Prosthetics and orthotics education is an under-researched area and this research assists in filling this gap. Consideration is given to the reasons why students have difficulties in learning certain concepts. Attention is also given to why every student does not …
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Design and Mechanical Validation of Commercially Viable, Personalized Passive Prosthetic Feet
… in both product distribution and patient care in orthotics and prosthetics. Based on material properties and manufacturing process capabilities, we demonstrate why CNC machining of Nylon 6/6 is an appropriate process for satisfying these requirements. Although additive manufacturing is often seen …
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Evaluation of gait kinematics and kinetics using a powered ankle-foot orthosis for gait assistance in people with multiple sclerosis
… devices has been limited. Recently, powered orthotics and exoskeletons have been developed for people with neurological impairments or injuries that impact gait function. These devices can provide active motion control and assistance in both plantarflexion and dorsiflexion of the ankle. The …
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Development and Application of a BioRobotic Simulation of Stance Phase Gait to Study Foot and Ankle Kinematics
… as well as studying the biomechanical effects of orthotics, footwear, and surgery or injury.</p>
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Determinants of orthopaedic service utilisation among young people aged 5-24 years old in Zambia
… services compared to clients from prosthetic and orthotics workshops [AOR 0.16, 95% CI 0.05, 0.59; P=0.01]; Area of residence, where clients aged 5-24 living in low density residential areas were less likely to use Orthopaedic services compared to those in high density residential areas [AOR 0.14, …
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Determinants of orthopaedic service utilisation among young people aged 5-24 years old in Zambia
… services compared to clients from prosthetic and orthotics workshops [AOR 0.16, 95% CI 0.05, 0.59; P=0.01]; Area of residence, where clients aged 5-24 living in low density residential areas were less likely to use Orthopaedic services compared to those in high density residential areas [AOR 0.14, …
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An artificial skeletal muscle for use in pediatric rehabilitation robotics
… power automated assistive devices, however, in orthotics and prosthetics, the requirement for a “natural” look and feel, to make the artificial or assisted limb feel integrated with the body, is limited by current technology. Bulky, heavy, noisy electrical motors are typically used, which …
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Adaptive gait strategies of healthy individuals walking with a novel bi-linear stiffness ankle-foot orthosis
Ankle-foot orthoses are a category of biomechanical assistive devices intended to address a variety of gait impairments by providing support and stability about the ankle joint. Passive-dynamic AFOs (PD-AFOs) are broadly designed with a foot plate, a cuff that wraps around the shank, and a strut …
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Occupational therapy for children with severe cerebral palsy in government healthcare facilities in the Western Cape: an overview of current services
… and waiting periods for assistive devices and orthotics were common. Opportunities for direct therapy and interventions in the child's daily context were limited, and home programmes and caregiver education were heavily relied upon indirect intervention methods, frequently implemented by 100% …
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Abduction Contractures within Infants with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
<p>Developmental Dysplasia of the hip is a condition that affects 1 to 3 of every 1000 infants born globally. It is a pathology that involves the instability, subluxation, or dislocation of the femoral head from the acetabulum. Through a rating system by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute or …
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Initial Development of a Patient-Reported Item Bank to Assess Mobility of People Who Use Lower Limb Orthoses
Item banks are contemporary health survey instruments used to efficiently measure patient-reported outcomes that may be difficult to observe in a clinical or research setting. Item banks designed specifically for measuring outcomes among people who receive a specific intervention often include …
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