BACKGROUND: The number of patients receiving orthotics and prosthetic services is increasing globally. A way to investigate patients’ insight about provided them evaluate their satisfaction with the received services. Furthermore, incorporating preferences into practice an inseparable part evidence-based practice. Applying such information in can contribute enhancement quality services, effecti...

OBJECTIVE Chronic tendon pathology is a soft tissue condition commonly seen in chiropractic practice. Tendonitis, tendinosis, and tendinopathy are terms used to describe this clinical entity. The purpose of this article is to review interventions commonly used by doctors of chiropractic when treating tendinopathy. METHODS The Scientific Commission of the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and...

BACKGROUND It is a routine practice to prescribe a combination of rocker shoes and custom-made foot orthoses for patients with plantar fasciitis. Recently, there has been a debate on this practice, and studies have shown that the individual prescription of rocker shoes or custom-made foot orthoses is effective in treating plantar fasciitis. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the ...

neuromuscular diseases are abnormal processes involving cns (central nervous system), pns (peripheral nervous system), nmj (neuromuscular junction), muscle or any combination of these. our goals in neuromuscular disease are maintenance of function, quality of life, educate patient and family, anticipate needs, expect change and prevent or delay complications. limb contractures and scoliosis, we...

Non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in female athletes remain prevalent. Athletes with excessive foot pronation have been identified to be at greater risk for non-contact ACL injury. Excessive foot pronation has been linked to increased medial tibial rotation. Increased medial tibial rotation heightens ACL strain and has been observed at or near the time of ACL injury. Foot or...