Plantar fasciitis: How to heal the sole
For athletes, plantar fasciitis is one of the most common sources of heel pain. … READ MORE
Devices
Wear and care instructions for your brace
Children should wear their AFOs during the day, just as they would their shoes. … READ MORE
How can I tell when my child is outgrowing their AFO?
Early signs your child is outgrowing their AFO include complaints of pain or red … READ MORE
A schedule for wearing your brace
Gradually increase the amount of time per day you wear your brace. Generally, it … READ MORE
How do I apply and tighten my child’s brace?
Hold the foot at or beyond 90 degrees Place the foot firmly into the heel pocket of … READ MORE
Winnipeg standing frame
Standing frames provide a base of support for Standing Therapy to improve access to … READ MORE
Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral Orthosis, TLSO
A plastic body jacket used for a variety of diagnoses including post-operative … READ MORE
What are the best socks to wear with AFOs?
We include a pair of SmartKnit Seamless Socks with every new AFO, SMO, KAFO. … READ MORE
How 3D printing can take your pain away
Foot orthotics, those moulded insoles that reduce the stress of injury or genetic … READ MORE
Long Thumb Spica II with Boa
The Long Thumb Spica II with Boa® (LTS II) provides stabilization to the thumb in … READ MORE
Custom Adjustable OA Defiance Knee Brace
Bradley Nash on the court during a volleyball game. Submitted photo by Bahram Mark … READ MORE
Knee conditioning program
This knee conditioning program should be continued for 4 to 6 weeks, unless … READ MORE
Hip conditioning and exercise
This is a general conditioning program that provides a wide range of exercises. To … READ MORE
Foot and ankle conditioning program
This foot and ankle conditioning program should be continued for 4 to 6 weeks, … READ MORE
Changes in multi-segment foot biomechanics
Figure 1. The semi-custom mouldable Softec Response orthotic used in the current … READ MORE
AFO tuning: Balancing function and satisfaction
Tuning of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) and AFO footwear combinations can significantly … READ MORE
Study confirms importance of exercise for knees
New research has added to the body of evidence in support of exercise for knee … READ MORE
Knee implant that helps osteoarthritis
“The clinical benefit of joint unloading is proven to reduce pain,” clinical … READ MORE
Pediatric Surgery Clinic, Alberta Children’s Hospital
The Calgary Protocol for bracing of Pectus carinatum was pioneered by Dr. David L. … READ MORE
Understanding orthotics and orthopaedic shoes
When what you don’t know can hurt you. If you have a prescription for custom-made … READ MORE
Dynamic compression for correction of pectus carinatum
We suggest that patients with pectus carinatum have a trial of compression therapy … READ MORE
Preliminary study of efficacy of dynamic compression system in the correction of typical pectus carinatum
Objectives This preliminary study evaluates, by qualitative score, the efficacy of … READ MORE
Factors affecting patient compliance with compressive brace therapy for pectus carinatum
Lightweight, self-adjustable compressive brace designed for the treatment of pectus … READ MORE
Does overgrowth of costal cartilage cause pectus carinatum?
A three-dimensional computed tomography evaluation of rib length and costal … READ MORE
Brace compression for treatment of Pectus carinatum
Background. Surgery has been the classical treatment of pectus carinatum (PC), … READ MORE
Effect of the compressive brace in pectus carinatum
BACKGROUND Patients with pectus carinatum complain of cosmetic problems because they … READ MORE
Evaluation of the treatment of pectus carinatum with compressive orthotic bracing using three dimensional body scans
3D model used to assess and measure severity of pectus deformity demonstrating … READ MORE
Immediate effects of foot orthoses on comfort and lower extremity kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activity
Jordan Siemens / Getty Images In order to accommodate patients to new foot orthoses … READ MORE
Effect of shoe inserts on kinematics during running
Jordan Siemens / Getty Images Author information: Human Performance Laboratory, … READ MORE
Iliotibial band syndrome and patellofemoral pain syndrome aren’t as simple as they seem
Once again, evidence shows that you can’t blame overuse injuries on seemingly … READ MORE
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