Prosthetics and orthotics in Latin America.

Exploring the Challenges in Orthotics and Prosthetics Clinical Learning Environments: A Qualitative Study

Objectives: The present study explored challenges in orthotics and prosthetics clinical learning environments in Iran.  Methods: A qualitative content analysis method was used to obtain data on orthotics and prosthetics clinical educator’s experiences. Qualitative data were obtained using semi-structured in-depth interviews involving 7 clinical educators; all selected by the maximum variation ...

Effect of Rocker Bar Ankle Foot Orthosis on Functional Mobility in Post-Stroke Hemiplegic Patients: Timed Up and Go and Gait Speed Assessments

Objectives: Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs) are widely utilized to improve walking ability in hemiplegic patients. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of Rocker bar Ankle Foot Orthosis (RAFO) on functional mobility in post-stroke hemiplegic patients. Methods: Fifteen hemiplegic patients (men and women) who were at least 6-months poststroke and able to walk without an assis...

National programme of prosthetics and orthotics in Japan.

The Japanese Association of Prosthetic and Orthotic Industry, founded in 1939, consists of 300 manufacturers, of which the total number of prosthetic and orthotic technicians are estimated to be 5,000. In 1968 doctors, engineers and technicians got together to form the Japanese Society of Prosthetic and Orthotic Educat ion, Research and Development. This society, having 500 members, holds meeti...

Swimming devices for below-knee amputees.

The Effect of Boston Brace on Muscle Length of Patients with Idiopathic Scoliosis

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the effect of Boston brace on trunk muscles length as well as lower limbs and trunk range of motion in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Methods: Five patients with idiopathic scoliosis with C shape curve and mean (SD) age, height, and weight of respectively 12.61(1.16) years, 1.53(0.08) m, and 35.6(6.1) kg participated in this study. Spatiotemporal para...