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Showing 1 to 20 of 48 for “"orthotic"”.
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Static and Dynamic Optimisation of Fluid-Filled Lattices for Responsive Orthotic Insoles
… lattice structures for use in responsive orthotic insoles. The central aim is to explore fluid-filled lattices as a means of enhancing comfort and reducing peak plantar pressures under both static and dynamic loading conditions. The structural response of gyroid lattices are examined with …
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Evaluation of an Orthotic Intervention for the Management of Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
… was to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel orthotic intervention, a customised Dynamic Elastomeric Fabric Orthosis (DEFO), in the management of both antenatal and post-partum pelvic girdle pain (PGP). In the first instance the fabric, from which the DEFO was constructed, underwent testing to …
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Design and fabricating of an orthotic insole by using Kinect® XBOX gaming sensor scanner and 3D printer
This project is to design and fabricate of an orthotic insole by using Kinect® XBOX 360 gaming sensor scanner and 3D printer. In order to fulfill medical requirement, it was invented to help medical field to overcome their problem of high 3D scanner cost, handcrafted fabrication, inventory problem, …
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Mechanical Redesign and Fabrication of a 12 DOF Orthotic Lower Limb Exoskeleton and 6 Axis Force-Torque Sensor
… modifications to the mechanical design of the Orthotic Lower Limb Exoskeleton (OLL-E) that improve upon the functionality and manufacturability of parts and their assemblies. The changes made to these parts maintain or improve the factor of safety against yield and fatigue failure as compared …
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The clinical effectiveness of therapeutic exercises alone and in combination with orthotic bracing in the treatment of lateral epicondylalgia
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, 2012.
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The relationship of the attributional dimensions of emotional differentiation on attributional dimensions of technology readiness for orthotic and prosthetic clinicians
… using a sample population derived from the orthotic and prosthetic allied healthcare profession.
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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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The role of a pelvic orthotic in the management of Chronic Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain: a feasibility study and validation of a novel body perception measure
… and cost-effectiveness or acceptability of this orthotic in post-partum women. Further, the mechanism of action of this orthotic is unknown. One mechanism may be to impart an effect on the disturbed body perception, which preliminary evidence has demonstrated is affected in women with PPGP. …
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An investigation of the relationship between anterior knee pain and lower limb biomechanics.
… individuals during walking. Although foot orthotic devices are often prescribed to realign lower extremity mechanics, there is conflicting evidence to support this. A quantitative study explored the dynamics of walking barefoot, shod and with orthotic devices using the 3D Kinematic Motion …
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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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Initial Development of a Patient-Reported Item Bank to Assess Mobility of People Who Use Lower Limb Orthoses
… as a result of the intervention. Lower limb orthotic interventions are designed to improve users’ mobility in a range of environments and real-world situations. An item bank designed to assess mobility of lower limb orthosis users does not currently exist. Such an instrument could be an …
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The Efficacy of a Forearm Rotation Orthosis for Persons with a Hemiparetic Arm
… A or B. Group A (N=8) experienced six weeks of orthotic intervention followed by six weeks of orthosis plus OTTO intervention (3 hour/week for 6 weeks). Group B (N=6) experience no treatment for six weeks followed by another six weeks of OTTO intervention. The primary outcome measures were …
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An investigation into the variable biomechanical responses to antipronation foot orthoses
… developed suitable increments in anti-pronation orthotic geometry that could systematically alter external forces under the plantar foot. The main study (n = 20) demonstrated that varying orthotic arch geometry and medial heel wedge geometry could systematically alter external forces (measured as …
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Force-controllable ankle foot orthosis (AFO) to assist drop foot gait
… (AAFO) is presented where the impedance of the orthotic joint is modulated throughout the walking cycle to treat drop foot gait. To prevent foot slap, a biomimetic torsional spring control is applied where orthotic joint stiffness is actively adjusted to minimize forefoot collisions with the …
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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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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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The design and development of an upper limb assistive technology
… The project will involve the design of the orthotic system using the modelling CAD software Pro|ENGINEER® while the mechanical analysis and simulation will be performed using MATLAB® Simulink. In the future, the project will be expanded into the design and development of a full arm device …
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Smart Dampers Applied to Upper-Limb Rehabilitation Training Systems
… damper to provide the required impedance at orthotic arm joints, which are aimed for upper-limb rehabilitations and in accord with the exercise specifications prescribed by the physiotherapist.<br/><br/>An exemplar upper-limb orthotic arm incorporating smart ball-and-socket dampers at its …
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Design of an Automated Fiber Placement Machine to Build Prosthetic Sockets
… method for producing prosthetic sockets and orthotic interfaces. The prosthetic socket is a noninvasive mechanical interface between the residuum and the prosthesis. There is no standardized method for socket fabrication, but they are generally produced by hand laminating a carbon fiber or …
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Strategies for using electromyographic signals to control ankle torque in an active joint brace for alleviating drop-foot gait
… safety, and cosmesis. Several types of orthotic devices fitted with springs and/or dampers have been used to control torque around the ankle and consequently facilitate the natural pattern of movement during the gait cycle. However, recent studies on powered upper-extremity orthoses …
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