Time wearing orthosis in the management of chronic low back pain: Preliminary study of the impact on the isokinetic parameters
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2018.05.291
Abstract: Introduction/Background There is no strong consensus on the modalities about the duration of time wearing thoraco-lombo-sacral-orthosis in chronic low back pain. To evaluate the influence of orthotic wear time on the isokinetic parameters of low… read more here.
Keywords: orthosis; isokinetic parameters; medicine; time ... See more keywords
Effect of external lumbar supports on joint position sense, postural control, and postural adjustment: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2043464
Abstract: Abstract Purpose To review the effects of external lumbar supports on various aspects of sensorimotor function including joint position sense (JPS), postural control, anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs), and compensatory postural adjustments (CPAs). Methods A systematic… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar; control; kinesio tape; orthosis ... See more keywords
Effect of a restrictive orthosis on the paralyzed hand in combination with constraint-induced movement therapy in a patient with chronic stroke: a case report.
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2208378
Abstract: PURPOSE Many studies have reported the effects of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) with an orthosis on the residual function of the impaired side of post-stroke patients. We encountered a case with left hemiparesis whose functioning… read more here.
Keywords: paralyzed hand; hand; movement therapy; constraint induced ... See more keywords
Comparative outcomes between surgical treatment and orthosis splint for mallet finger: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/2000656x.2022.2164291
Abstract: Abstract Mallet finger is a commonly encountered condition in daily practice. However, there is currently no consensus on whether surgical intervention or conservative treatment with orthosis splint is superior. In this systematic review and meta-analysis,… read more here.
Keywords: mallet; systematic review; analysis; mallet finger ... See more keywords
iGrab: hand orthosis powered by twisted and coiled polymer muscles
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/aa8929
Abstract: Several works have been reported in powered hand orthosis in the last ten years for assistive or rehabilitative purposes. However, most of these approaches uses conventional actuators such as servo motors to power orthosis. In… read more here.
Keywords: orthosis; hand orthosis; hand; twisted coiled ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of Lumbosacral Orthosis After Discectomy for Lumbar Disk Herniation: A Prospective Comparative Study
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004475
Abstract: Study Design. A prospective comparative study. Objective. To investigate the benefits of postoperative application of lumbosacral orthosis after single-level discectomy for lumbar disk herniation (LDH). Summary of Background Data. Although many surgeons use postoperative lumbosacral… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar; group; rate; orthosis ... See more keywords
Use of the Intrepid Dynamic Exoskeletal Orthosis in the Management of Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy after Knee Dislocation
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DOI: 10.1097/jpo.0000000000000217
Abstract: Introduction The intrepid dynamic exoskeletal orthosis (IDEO) is a custom high-level floor reaction ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) designed specifically for the war limb salvage military population. The use of the IDEO has not been described in… read more here.
Keywords: orthosis; active duty; knee dislocation; ideo ... See more keywords
The Effect of Ulnar Deviation Orthosis in Patients with Zigzag Deformity Due to Rheumatoid Hand
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DOI: 10.1097/jpo.0000000000000351
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is known as a chronic and multisystem disease accompanied by synovial inflammation leading to deformities such as finger ulnar deviation and pain, as well as functional difficulties. Thus, a conservative… read more here.
Keywords: ulnar deviation; orthosis; orthosis patients; hand ... See more keywords
Head Orthosis Therapy in Positional Plagiocephaly: Influence of Age and Severity of Asymmetry on Effect and Duration of Therapy
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000003517
Abstract: Background: Only a few studies investigating the optimal time point at which to start orthotic treatment for deformational plagiocephaly take into account the severity of skull asymmetry. The present study performs a three-dimensional analysis of… read more here.
Keywords: orthosis; severity asymmetry; age; asymmetry ... See more keywords
Prefabricated ankle-foot orthoses for children with cerebral palsy to overcome spastic drop-foot: does orthotic ankle stiffness matter?
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DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000050
Abstract: Background: Spastic drop-foot is a common problem in children with cerebral palsy that may lead to tripping and falling. To improve ankle dorsiflexion in swing phase, prefabricated carbon-composite ankle-foot orthoses are commonly prescribed; by increasing… read more here.
Keywords: ankle; orthosis; foot; drop foot ... See more keywords
The effect of a modified elastic band orthosis on gait and balance in stroke survivors.
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DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000205
Abstract: BACKGROUND Gait is crucial for independent living for stroke survivors and assistive devices have been developed to support gait performance. Ankle foot orthosis (AFOs) are commonly provided to stroke survivors to prevent foot drop during… read more here.
Keywords: elastic band; balance; stroke survivors; gait balance ... See more keywords