LONG-TERM BENEFIT OF CUSTOM-MADE ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOSES (AFO) TO IMPROVE GAIT AND BALANCE IN OLDER ADULTS
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An immediate effect of custom-made ankle foot orthoses on postural stability in older adults.
BACKGROUND Foot and ankle problems are highly prevalent fall risks in the elderly. Ankle foot orthoses designed to stabilize the foot and ankles have been studied within specific patient groups, but their efficacy with a less restrictive elderly population is unknown. This study investigated if custom-made ankle foot orthoses improve postural stability in older adults. METHODS Thirty ambulato...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Innovation in Aging
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2399-5300
DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.2695