Devices

A schedule for wearing your brace

Gradually increase the amount of time per day you wear your brace. Generally, it takes about a week until you can wear your brace full-time or up to the length of a normal school day. Little Princess with CP The following program … 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 the AFO Secure the ankle strap Secure the shin strap Fit the shoe over the AFO Prevent skin problems from occurring with your new brace by following a … READ MORE

Winnipeg standing frame

Standing frames provide a base of support for Standing Therapy to improve access to social, vocational and recreational activities while improving the body’s physiological functioning. A standing frame provides an alternative … READ MORE

Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral Orthosis, TLSO

A plastic body jacket used for a variety of diagnoses including post-operative protection, scoliosis, and vertebral fractures. Thoracic-Hip-Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses Consists of a spinal orthosis in addition to an HKAFO for control of … 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. SmartKnit Seamless socks for adults and children protect foot and leg. They are designed specifically for AFO and KAFO wearers to maximize skin health and … READ MORE

How 3D printing can take your pain away

Foot orthotics, those moulded insoles that reduce the stress of injury or genetic misalignment, are wondrous things. Acquiring them, though, can be troublesome. Patients wade through a hard-to-navigate, expensive maze of appointments, … READ MORE

Long Thumb Spica II with Boa

The Long Thumb Spica II with Boa® (LTS II) provides stabilization to the thumb in adduction, metacarpalphalangeal (MCP) joint, carpometacarpal (CMC) joints, distal radius, distal ulna and conditions where immobilization of the wrist … READ MORE

Custom Adjustable OA Defiance Knee Brace

Bradley Nash on the court during a volleyball game. Submitted photo by Bahram Mark Sobhani for the WAC – All Rights Reserved DonJoy’s® premier Custom OA product. It is designed for the active OA patient, is extremely … READ MORE

Knee conditioning program

This knee conditioning program should be continued for 4 to 6 weeks, unless otherwise specified by your doctor or physical therapist. After your recovery, these exercises can be continued as a maintenance program for lifelong … READ MORE

Hip conditioning and exercise

This is a general conditioning program that provides a wide range of exercises. To ensure that the program is safe and effective for you, it should be performed under your doctor’s supervision. Talk to your doctor or physical … READ MORE

Foot and ankle conditioning program

This foot and ankle conditioning program should be continued for 4 to 6 weeks, unless otherwise specified by your doctor or physical therapist. After your recovery, these exercises can be continued as a maintenance program for … READ MORE

Changes in multi-segment foot biomechanics

Figure 1. The semi-custom mouldable Softec Response orthotic used in the current study. Background Semi-custom foot orthoses (SCO) are thought to be a cost-effective alternative to custom-made devices. However, previous biomechanical … READ MORE

AFO tuning: Balancing function and satisfaction

Tuning of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) and AFO footwear combinations can significantly improve gait in patients with neuromuscular impairments. Even so, some patients still prefer their untuned devices, which has led researchers and … READ MORE

Study confirms importance of exercise for knees

New research has added to the body of evidence in support of exercise for knee joint health. Arthritis Research UK 04 March 2011 Scientists at Monash University in Australia conducted a research study in order to examine the effects … READ MORE

Knee implant that helps osteoarthritis

“The clinical benefit of joint unloading is proven to reduce pain,” clinical investigator Philipp Niemeyer of the University of Freiburg said in a statement. “However, while some methods of unloading will transfer the load to … READ MORE

Pediatric Surgery Clinic, Alberta Children’s Hospital

The Calgary Protocol for bracing of Pectus carinatum was pioneered by Dr. David L. Sigalet, Pediatric General Surgeon, Alberta Children’s Hospital. Surgeons continuing to practice the Calgary Protocol include Dr. Steven … READ MORE

Understanding orthotics and orthopaedic shoes

When what you don’t know can hurt you. If you have a prescription for custom-made orthotics or custom-made shoes, this guide should help walk you through your purchase. Asking questions and staying informed throughout the process … READ MORE

Dynamic compression for correction of pectus carinatum

We suggest that patients with pectus carinatum have a trial of compression therapy before recommending surgical resection. The use of pressure measurement avoids complications such as skin lesions, partial or poor results, and patient … 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 the dynamic compression system (DCS) with a pressure-measuring device in the treatment of pectus carinatum (PC) as an alternative to surgery. Methods … READ MORE

Factors affecting patient compliance with compressive brace therapy for pectus carinatum

Lightweight, self-adjustable compressive brace designed for the treatment of pectus carinatum. Du-Young Kang, et al. Objectives The aim of this study was to identify factors affecting patient compliance with brace therapy for pectus … READ MORE

Does overgrowth of costal cartilage cause pectus carinatum?

A three-dimensional computed tomography evaluation of rib length and costal cartilage length in patients with asymmetric pectus carinatum. Figure 1. Measurement of the sternal rotation angle. The sternal rotation angle was measured as … READ MORE

Brace compression for treatment of Pectus carinatum

Background. Surgery has been the classical treatment of pectus carinatum (PC), though compressive orthotic braces have shown successful results in recent years. We propose a non-operative approach using a lightweight, … READ MORE

Effect of the compressive brace in pectus carinatum

BACKGROUND Patients with pectus carinatum complain of cosmetic problems because they stand out in spite of wearing clothes. Surgical treatment of pectus carinatum is resection of the deformed cartilage but a wide operative scar, … 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 bilateral rib flattening in a severe symmetric pectus carinatum deformity. Ian Hunt, Pectus Clinic, Spire St. Anthony’s Hospital, London UK Purpose. … 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 over time, two steps are required: The first is to obtain a baseline reading of the immediate effects across several weeks to ensure consistency. The … READ MORE

Effect of shoe inserts on kinematics during running

Jordan Siemens / Getty Images Author information: Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. nigg@ucalgary.ca Purpose The purposes of this project were to assess the effect … 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 obvious structural problems. I just love me some scientific evidence that thumbs its nose at conventional wisdom. Perhaps it is because professionals who … READ MORE

Close look at orthotics raises a welter of doubts

Orthotic shoe inserts may work, but it’s not clear why. Benno M. Nigg has become a leading researcher on orthotics — those shoe inserts that many athletes use to try to prevent injuries. And what he has found is not very … READ MORE

Some answers about foot orthotics

It’s one of those mysteries that has baffled runners and running doctors for decades: Why do orthotics work? University of Calgary Running Injury Clinic researchers examine effectiveness of shoe inserts, November 1, 2011. Orthotics … READ MORE

Changes to gait with foot orthotic use in a pronated population

Are the kinetic and kinematic changes to gait caused by foot orthotic use in a pronated population permanent, or mitigated during a one-month period of adaptation? Jordan Siemens / Getty Images. Rosenfeld and Ronsky et … READ MORE

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