Stroke, MS patients walk significantly better with neural stimulation
Robert Bush has multiple sclerosis (MS), which sapped his ability to walk five years … READ MORE
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Ankle-foot orthotics
Will an orthosis help you walk better with MS?
Difficulty walking due to muscle weakness, muscle spasms, and balance issues is … READ MORE
What it means when kids walk on their toes
When toddlers are learning to walk, many spend some time walking up on their tip … READ MORE
Gonzaga students develop affordable 3D printed ankle foot orthosis, AFO for children
A team of students from Gonzaga University has used 3D printing to develop an Ankle … READ MORE
Orthotic brace helps New England farmer live without pain
For roughly the last dozen years of Phil Stevens’ life, pain has been a daily … READ MORE
Orthotic management techniques for children with CP
Consider range of motion and alignment when helping children with cerebral palsy … READ MORE
Positive results for pediatric patient with idiopathic toe walking
A multidisciplinary approach offered benefits for a pediatric patient who had … READ MORE
Carbon fiber AFO-SMO orthoses improved gait in patient with cerebral palsy
The use of a carbon fiber ankle-foot orthosis with supramalleolar orthosis inner … READ MORE
Treating pediatric toe walking – is it idiopathic?
Pediatric toe walking is not necessarily idiopathic and can be the result of an … READ MORE
Walking barefoot on gravel improves gait for children with idiopathic toe walking
Walking barefoot on a gravel surface significantly improved gait in children with … READ MORE
Hinged vs solid AFOs for cerebral palsy: No significant difference in gait
There are no significant differences in gait or gross mobility between hinged and … READ MORE
High heels: Elevating the discussion
The biomechanical implications of high-heeled shoes are well known, and now dramatic … READ MORE
3D printing and the changing orthotics industry
The University of Michigan, Altair Engineering and Stratasys have teamed up to … READ MORE
Tuned AFO improves gait in patient with stroke
Adjusting the mechanical properties, alignment, plantar flexion and dorsiflexion … READ MORE
AFO stiffness can help optimize patient function
Decisions related to the stiffness of an ankle foot orthosis (AFO)—whether they … READ MORE
AFO friendly footwear
THE NEXT GENERATION OF KIDS SHOES. PLAE designs premium quality products that are … READ MORE
Pediatric orthotic management: Children are different
They are not just small adults; some things are very different, though some are just … READ MORE
Children experience long wait times for developmental specialists
Rutgers study also finds language barriers limit access. An estimated one in six … READ MORE
Alberta stroke treatment now among fastest in world
Quality improvement program cuts time for life-saving drug treatment from 70 to 36 … READ MORE
Obesity in pregnancy tied to cerebral palsy in kids
Women who are overweight or obese during pregnancy may be increasing the chances … READ MORE
Horseback riding improves children’s cognitive ability
Study shows how the effects of horseback riding improve learning in children. Recent … READ MORE
Exercise can significantly improve brain function after stroke
Structured exercise training can significantly improve brain function in stroke … READ MORE
University of Michigan launches 3D printed orthotics program
Researchers at the University of Michigan (UM) are implementing a new orthotics and … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy and knee pain: management tips
Knee pain is common in children with CP, but given the many health challenges facing … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy doesn’t stop her from dancing
Even though learning to waltz had been a lifelong dream for Sarah Cauley, she … READ MORE
Gait analysis helps children with Cerebral palsy keep pace
A person’s gait affects his or her entire body; movement that causes stress in too … READ MORE
Edmonton researchers help young stroke patients regain mobility
One in every 1,000 babies suffer from a stroke either in utero or shortly after … READ MORE
Uneven terrain: Tactics for orthotic device users
Helping patients manage an orthotic device can be challenging, but doing so in the … READ MORE
Early AFO use significantly enhances benefits of stroke rehabilitation
Functional balance test scores rise. Use of an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) within six … READ MORE
Engineers customize Christmas toys for disabled children
Because of her cerebral palsy, 4-year-old Scarlett Wilgis has trouble opening her … READ MORE
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