Ankle-Foot Orthoses for children with Cerebral Palsy
Improving the evidence base for use of Ankle-Foot Orthoses for children with … READ MORE
Dynamic response AFOs
Adjustable ankle foot orthoses
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 … 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 … READ MORE
3D-Printed Orthoses Show Clinical Improvements
Otto Bock WalkOn Reaction AFO by The O&P EDGE, September 2, 2025 A team of … READ MORE
Digital Tools Measure AFO Alignment Accurately
A study evaluating pediatric AFO alignment and shape differences of live scanned … READ MORE
Reactive-dynamic AFOs demonstrate gait, comfort benefits
A study published in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics evaluates the … READ MORE
Why do some autistic people walk differently?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people’s brains … READ MORE
UW, Hanger Institute Develop Orthosis Mobility Measurement Tool
Findings from a study conducted by the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and … READ MORE
Prescribed Precision: Dosing AFO Stiffness for Maximum Outcomes
An AFO’s fundamental function is to manipulate the orientation and progression of … 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 … READ MORE
Happiness may not correlate with mobility in pediatric patients with physical disabilities
Key takeaways: Pediatric patients with physical disabilities had limited mobility … READ MORE
Principles of Ankle-Foot Orthosis Prescription in Ambulatory Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Brittany, a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children—Chicago rides an adaptive … READ MORE
AFO wear time affects activity level in children with CP
A research study comparing the body functions and structures, activity and … READ MORE
Modern approaches to AFOs
AFOs have made strides since their days of bulky and restraining leather and metal … READ MORE
The leg brace that allows Alex Smith to play football
Washington quarterback Alex Smith jogs onto the field in the second quarter of … READ MORE
Making walking easier for children with cerebral palsy
Lightweight, wearable robotic device provides neuromuscular training while making … READ MORE
Hypertonia and hypotonia – what’s the difference?
New parents have plenty on their minds. Baby’s health. Baby’s needs. Baby’s … READ MORE
Parents modeling physical activity help kids with developmental disabilities improve motor skills
Parents can make a big difference by modeling and supporting physical activity in … READ MORE
Postcode lottery for NHS orthotics patients
Specialist orthotics care for patients with mobility issues varies significantly … READ MORE
Putting the spring-cam back into stroke patients steps
A research group has developed a new, lightweight and motor-less device that can be … READ MORE
AFO breakthrough helps children with Cerebral palsy walk and play
Children with Cerebral Palsy have more energy to play and be physically active for … READ MORE
Mirror movements may be markers of severity for unilateral CP patients who had perinatal stroke
Monitoring mirror movements in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) due to … READ MORE
CP patients wear AFOs less than prescribed
An open-access study, published in Rehabilitation Research and Practice, … READ MORE
AFO effects on gastrocnemius underscore heterogeneity of CP
Variations call for adjustable devices. We can hopefully create devices in the … READ MORE
Orthotics in Cerebral Palsy – Physiopedia
Surestep birthday party. Physiopedia UK November 6, 2019 An orthosis by definition, … READ MORE
Gait analysis no better than ‘usual care’ in children with CP, study says
Individually tailored gait analysis interventions are not better than “usual … READ MORE
Recruiting participants for the Cerebral Palsy Cohort Study
Interested in a 3D video of you and your siblings or friends walking? Learn how … READ MORE
Altered composition, structure of muscles linked to stiffness, movement limits in CP children
Muscle composition and structure is altered in children with cerebral palsy — with … READ MORE
Limited evidence of botox superiority in alleviating muscle tightness in children with CP
A review found limited evidence that botox outperforms other forms of treatment in … READ MORE
Early orthotic intervention in pediatric patients, Part 2: Down syndrome, other neurological conditions, and toe walking
The Case For Early Intervention. Down Syndrome is associated with a long list of … READ MORE
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