MS marathoner Cheryl Hile conquers Antarctica
Back in September, I told you about Cheryl Hile. Cheryl is a young woman with MS … READ MORE
Drop foot
Forefoot drops due to weakness, irritation, nerve damage or muscle paralysis
Effect of AFO design on walking after stroke
Gait speed linked to braking force. Rigid ankle foot orthoses increase gait speed in … READ MORE
Stepping up: Orthotic devices help boost physical activity levels
Improved mobility with ankle foot orthoses and other devices can help patients … READ MORE
Will an orthosis help you walk better with MS?
Difficulty walking due to muscle weakness, muscle spasms, and balance issues is … 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
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
Alberta stroke treatment now among fastest in world
Quality improvement program cuts time for life-saving drug treatment from 70 to 36 … READ MORE
Exercise can significantly improve brain function after stroke
Structured exercise training can significantly improve brain function in stroke … 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
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
Rehabilitation, treatment and orthotic management of stroke
The effective treatment and rehabilitation of stroke patients requires a … READ MORE
Foot pain sufferers find relief from 3D printer
An EU-funded project has developed a way to quickly make customised corrective foot … READ MORE
New approaches to orthotic management in children with cerebral palsy
Practitioners look to novel ways of using familiar lower limb orthotic alternatives … READ MORE
Gaming camera could aid MS treatment
Kinect 3D camera used to assess walking of MS patients. A team of researchers led by … READ MORE
First ever stroke rehabilitation guidelines from AHA/ASA
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) has issued … READ MORE
FES showed no benefits in patients with isolated foot drop
Patients with hemiplegia who used a functional electrical stimulation device for … READ MORE
Walk for stroke recovery
Regular, brisk walking after having a stroke could help boost your physical fitness, … READ MORE
Drop foot mechanics outweigh etiology
When prescribing an ankle foot orthosis or neuroprosthesis for a patient with acute … READ MORE
Children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth respond to AFOs
Muscle weakness and instability associated with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in … READ MORE
AFO users must rethink concept of ‘normal’ gait
Ankle foot orthoses can make a neuromuscular patient’s gait pattern more like that … READ MORE
Stroke rehabilitation program for adults and seniors: AFOs
Support and stability for people with drop foot due to stroke. Braceworks welcomes … READ MORE
Improving foot posture, balance in CMT may aid ankle stability
Early care advised for FAI prevention. “…ankle sprains in children with CMT … READ MORE
Biomechanics of propulsion: Implications for AFOs
For many patients, the ability of an ankle foot orthosis to enhance propulsion is … READ MORE
Charcot-Marie-Tooth: AFO mechanics and gait patterns
Patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease showing the greatest increase in speed … READ MORE
Controlling drop foot: beyond standard AFOs
The basic goal of orthotic management is to improve toe clearance during swing and … READ MORE
Diane Covington: AFOs positively impact every aspect of her dynamic life
It’s a happy coincidence that Diane Covington lives just a few miles from a New … READ MORE
Brennan Ryan: With AFOs and cool sneakers, this 10-year-old can be a regular kid
If you ask Brennan Ryan what his favorite after-school activities are, he’ll tell … READ MORE
Ankle foot orthosis, AFO
The strength and stability of a person’s body is of paramount concern for … READ MORE
Orthotic Management of CMT, Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Ankle foot orthoses, AFOs, can help compensate for muscle weakness and accommodate … READ MORE
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