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Stanford scientists found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritis

Scientists have found a way to regrow aging cartilage, raising hopes for arthritis treatments that could make joint replacements obsolete. A new treatment reversed age-related cartilage loss and stopped arthritis from forming after … READ MORE

Smartphone photogrammetry for prosthetics and orthotics: accuracy and reliability across upper-limb, lower-limb, and AFO casts

Plus Medica AFOs detail. Ottobock, Duderstadt, Germany, acquired a majority stake in plus medica OT, Düsseldorf, Germany, a start-up that produces 3D-printed orthoses, including dynamic AFOs fabricated primarily for children. The … READ MORE

Orthotics and Their Role in Improving Gait and Treating Deformities in Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Otto Bock WalkOn Reaction AFO by Nader Ibrahim, July 8, 2025 The O&P Edge in EDGE Advantage This research was completed as a project during the author’s studies at New Cairo Technological University, Egypt. ▽ Table of Contents … READ MORE

Time to successful outcome vs. treatment duration in cranial remolding orthosis treatment

Michigan Cranial Reshaping Orthosis. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure Abstract Background Cranial remolding orthoses are an effective treatment of deformational plagiocephaly. Typical treatment durations are well documented. However, … READ MORE

Amid a Rise in Knee Injuries, Tips for Prevention and Recovery

A sports medicine expert shares his tips for treating and recovering from the most common knee injuries. Credit: Dayvison Tadeu, Pexels by Emily Brognano, Tufts University January 6, 2026 via Medical Xpress Does it seem like the … READ MORE

‘Everyone said it was impossible’: disabled hikers find freedom through off-road wheelchairs

Using an all-terrain vehicle that’s essentially the Jeep of wheelchairs, a New York tour group helps disabled people get on the trail. Eddie Slick poses for a portrait in a densely forested part of the trail at Mohonk preserve in … READ MORE

AFO Stiffness Tested for Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment

UD’s Big Ideas Challenge advances novel approach to help people with Achilles tendinopathy keep moving. Elisa Arch (right), associate professor of kinesiology and applied physiology, and biomechanics and movement science doctoral … READ MORE

Prescribed Precision: Dosing AFO Stiffness for Maximum Outcomes

Henning with WalkOn Reaction AFO. Otto Bock by Kendall Brice, MS, CPO The O&P Edge November 1, 2025 An AFO’s fundamental function is to manipulate the orientation and progression of force about the body to improve alignment and … READ MORE

How orthosis wear time affects pectus carinatum outcomes

A study in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics found that wearing a pectus carinatum orthosis at least 16 hours a day was associated with the greatest improvement in the deformity. The retrospective study also found that Pectus … READ MORE

Shoe Design Brings Function, Aesthetics to AFOs

Faculty members at Colorado State University (CSU) are developing a shoe that fits comfortably around an AFO, roomy enough to accommodate the foot brace, but attractive and fashionable too, they say. They have a patent pending on the … READ MORE

Simple therapies outperform drugs for knee arthritis pain relief

Braces, water therapy, and exercise outperform drugs and gadgets in easing knee osteoarthritis. Image by jcomp on Freepik Science Daily September 20, 2025 Knee braces, water therapy and exercise are the most promising non-drug … READ MORE

Boosting Mobility With the Evoke™ Bespoke 3D-Printed Knee Brace

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease affecting millions worldwide, impairing daily activities and active lifestyles. Characterized by progressive cartilage degradation, knee OA leads to pain, stiffness, and reduced … READ MORE

Scientists reveal the best exercise to ease knee arthritis pain

Walking, cycling, or swimming reign supreme as the best medicine for aching osteoarthritic knees. New evidence from over 15,000 participants shows that aerobic exercise is the most effective and safest way to reduce pain and improve … READ MORE

New implant restores blood pressure balance after spinal cord injury

Neuroscientists and neurosurgeons from Canada, Switzerland and the Netherlands collaborate on life changing research and innovation. UCalgary researcher Aaron Phillips monitors Cody Krebs’s blood pressure as it’s stabilized by a … READ MORE

3D-Printed Orthoses Show Clinical Improvements

Otto Bock WalkOn Reaction AFO by The O&P EDGE, September 2, 2025 A team of researchers conducted a literature review across six databases (PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Sage) to evaluate the clinical … READ MORE

High Rates of Articular Cartilage Damage Found in Pediatric Athletes After ACL Injuries, Meniscus Tears

Image by Joshua Choate from Pixabay By John Ready, MS, Yale School of Medicine October 8, 2025 A new study led by Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation unveiled key insights into the knee … READ MORE

How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis

Subtly adjusting foot angle during walking, tailored to each individual’s gait, can reduce knee pain and slow cartilage degeneration in mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. This personalized, noninvasive approach decreases … READ MORE

Digital Tools Measure AFO Alignment Accurately

A study evaluating pediatric AFO alignment and shape differences of live scanned versus casted lower-limb models found that AFO users can be scanned in a nearly corrected position, and that digital tools can be used to measure and … READ MORE

Robot helps children walk as part of pilot project at Calgary schools

Robotic walking device will support students with neurodevelopmental disabilities. A University of Calgary project is exploring the use of robot-assisted walking devices called Trexos. The project’s director says such devices … READ MORE

Reactive-dynamic AFOs demonstrate gait, comfort benefits

A study published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics evaluates the effectiveness of ankle-foot orthoses for patients with neurological conditions causing muscle weakness. WalkOn® Family of AFOs. Ottobock Researchers found … READ MORE

Why do some autistic people walk differently?

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people’s brains develop and function, impacting behavior, communication and socializing. It can also involve differences in the way you move and walk—known as your … READ MORE

Surestep SMOs (Supramalleolar Orthosis)

Surestep Surestep’s dynamic SMOs (supramalleolar orthoses) use compression to stabilize the foot and ankle, allowing for the development of intrinsic muscles, muscle strategies, and movement patterns. Surestep is the most effective … READ MORE

Find a doctor – Pectus carinatum and Pectus excavatum

Bracing, according to The Calgary Protocol, is an effective, non-invasive treatment for Pectus carinatum, in many cases. Ask your doctor about your treatment options and find out if you are a candidate for brace therapy. While … READ MORE

Vacuum Bell Therapy for Pectus excavatum

Types of Klobe Vacuum Bell: the pectus clinic works with Eckart Klobe, the inventor and manufacturer of the Klobe Vacuum bell, the first device developed specifically to offer a non-surgical treatment for pectus excavatum. Photo … READ MORE

Study Sets New Standard for Sagittal Craniosynostosis CROs

Gillette CranioCap® orthosis. Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. by The O&P EDGE March 7, 2025 Hanger announced findings from a recent study that resulted in a new standard for post-operative cranial remolding … READ MORE

Patients with cerebral palsy may have improved gait after surgery regardless of age

Walk-DMC is a new, quantifiable measure of motor control in children with cerebral palsy. It relies on data from electromyography (EMG) shown in this demonstration, which uses electrodes to monitor muscle activity. Michael Schwartz, … READ MORE

UW, Hanger Institute Develop Orthosis Mobility Measurement Tool

Findings from a study conducted by the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education and the University of Washington describe a new patient-reported outcome measure developed for people who use lower-limb orthoses. The SAFO … READ MORE

N.B. father pens book to teach daughter about cerebral palsy

Father and daughter Jeff and Avery Somers are seen in this Apr. 26, 2023 photo holding Jeff’s book “Avery and the Special Shoe.” Alana Pickrell CTV Atlantic. Alana Pickrell, CTV News Atlantic April 27, 2023 Similar … READ MORE

Prescribed Precision: Dosing AFO Stiffness for Maximum Outcomes

An AFO’s fundamental function is to manipulate the orientation and progression of force about the body to improve alignment and gait. Allard Photo by Kendall Brice, MS, CPO, The O&P EDGE November 1, 2025 Biomechanics is the core … READ MORE

Dynamic AFOs may improve gait outcomes in stroke patients

A study of patients with post-stroke hemiparesis who used a dynamic ankle-foot orthosis with plantar flexion resistance found that a medium PFR grade showed near-normal maximal peak ankle dorsiflexion. Researchers noted in the journal … READ MORE

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