Since 1987, 22 children with myelomeningocele have been fitted with reciprocating orthoses. The level of the spinal lesions ranged from T10 to L4 and 13 had associated spinal deformities. Twelve of the patients currently use a Reciprocating Gait Orthosis, seven use a Hip Guidance Orthosis or Parawalker, one has progressed to a Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis, one has died and one has been lost to foll...

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a dynamic lycra orthosis in the management of upper limb paresis in a late stage stroke patient. RESEARCH DESIGN A single case experiment, adopting a 3-phase ABA withdrawal design (without follow-up), approximately 6-weeks per phase, intervention being delivered in the middle/B phase. METHOD AND PROCEDURES Assessment of arm...

We describe a wearable orthosis and an associated algorithm for the simultaneous assessment and treatment of essential tremor, one of the most common movement disorders in humans involving an overactivity of the olivo-cerebellar pathways. A motor providing effective viscosity is fixed on a wearable orthosis in the upper limbs. The motor is controlled by a personal computer with software process...

A new concept of device, termed the weight-bearing control (WBC) orthosis, has been designed with three major needs in mind; a rigid frame that supports the user's body weight, a special hip joint device that reciprocally propels each leg forward, a gas powered foot device that varies the sole thickness of the device for foot/floor clearance, and control system of the orthosis. A paraplegic (T7...

The efficacy of a new cervico-thoracic Neck-Chest brace (N-C brace) prepared for post- operative patients of cervical canal expansive laminoplasty was assessed. The orthosis is light in weight (300 g) and easy to fit. The effect of the orthosis to restrict the neck motion was studied in 10 normal young males by using lateral view radiographs in extension and flexion positions. The average range...

BACKGROUND Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common disorders of the knee. Conservative approaches, as well as surgery, can decrease pain and the syndrome's progress effectively. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of neoprene palumbo orthosis (NPO) and Genu direxa stable orthosis (GDSO) on pain and the activities of daily living (ADL). ME...

The cerebral palsy symptoms are, among others, balance and gait disorders. The goal of this study was to assess balance capabilities in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy rehabilitated using Lokomat active orthosis. The experimental group included children with cerebral palsy, aged 6-14 years, independent standing, level II-III according to GMFCS classification. The cohort was random...

BACKGROUND: After surgical treatment of congenital spinal deformities, we can see the progression deformities column segments free from metal structures, which leads to need for reoperation. Without sufficient scientific evidence, several specialists after use various orthoses on body prevent scoliotic compensatory changes.
 AIM: This study aims assess results orthosis children with deform...

OBJECTIVES To determine the effect of contouring of an in-shoe foot orthosis on plantar contact area and surface pressure, as well as perceived comfort and support at the foot-orthosis interface during stationary cycling. DESIGN A randomised, repeated measures control study. METHODS Twelve cyclists performed steady-state seated cycling at a cadence of 90 rpm using a contoured orthosis and a...