The F-scan system was used to study plantar foot pressure in patients with a pronated foot type. Inshoe measurements were made under the first metatarsal head and medial heel with and without an orthotic in an extra depth shoe. The F-scan system was also used to compare the total contact area under the foot between each patient with and without the orthotic device. Data collected in this study ...

OBJECTIVE To know the transfer of static plantar pressures and body weight distribution through the lower limbs that occur in people with and without the use of orthoses of different densities and influence in other areas of the foot. MATERIAL AND METHODS 32 people participated through non-probability convenience sampling in a quasi-experimental study in which self-reported data were recorded...

Studies which have examined the effects of ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) on children with cerebral palsy (CP) often report insufficient detail about the participants, devices and testing protocols. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the level and quality of detail reported about these factors in order to generate best practice guidelines for reporting of future studies. A systematic...

The proliferation of new designs for anklefoot orthoses fabricated with thermoplastic materials presents a bewildering picture for the clinician faced with the prescribing of a particular device for an individual patient. Indeed, the orthotics specialist with his spe­ cial knowledge may require to adopt a trial and error policy extending over a consider­ able number of patients before the advan...

BACKGROUND foot orthoses have been described as a possible intervention for individuals with patellofemoral joint pain. No study has attempted to quantify the perceived comfort and support of foot orthoses when used as an intervention for patellofemoral joint pain. METHODS a randomized case-control trial with crossover between contoured and flat orthoses was conducted on ten individuals with ...

Introduction Most lower limb orthoses cannot be used without footwear. Occasionally, barefoot walking by patients fitted with orthoses may be necessary due to economic circumstances, to satisfy the dictates of religion, or for other reasons, such as the discomfort of conventional footwear in hot and humid climates. Invariably a boot or shoe is the foundation for an orthosis, with a stirrup rive...

Selective Laser Sintering has been recently proposed as a feasible engineering technique for manufacturing of customized ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs). Development of computer-aided design (CAD) models and virtual evaluation of the orthotic devices are important steps in the engineering design process. This paper will describe a method for accurate characterization of SLS Nylon 12 mechanical prope...

Struijs PAPAA, Arola H, Assendelft WJJ, et al. Orthotic devices for the treatment of tennis elbow. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2002, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001821. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001821. Struijs PA, Kerkhoffs GM, Assendelft WJ, et al. Conservative treatment of lateral epicondylitis: brace versus physical therapy or a combination of both-a randomized clinical trial. Americ...

Objective To gather knowledge related to patient satisfaction and mobility with lower limb prosthetic and orthotic devices and to investigate satisfaction with services received. Another purpose of this study is to analyze potential differences between orthotic and prosthetic patients in relation to patient satisfaction and mobility. Design Cross-sectional study Subjects 21 participants with a ...