Foot rotation during gait in patients with knee OA
Rotating the foot in or out during gait is associated with significant decreases in … READ MORE
Lower limb
New studies refute claims of fall prevention with AFO bracing
In 2011, a new custom ankle foot orthotic (AFO) brace, herein referred to as the … READ MORE
Walking slower and pausing for rest may enable older adults to maintain outdoor mobility
When functional ability declines, changing the way of walking by, for instance, … READ MORE
New wearable sensor for people with incomplete paraplegia
A new electromyography biofeedback device that is wearable and connects to novel … 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
Power training helps children with CP meet mobility goals
A power-training program aimed at improving the function of children with cerebral … READ MORE
Motion capture technology used to prevent falls in older people
Researchers from CAMERA are using Hollywood technology to assess the benefits of an … 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
AFOs for stroke: Early use does not limit long-term benefit
Stroke often impairs walking, particularly by altering foot clearance during the … READ MORE
Mechanics, mobility, and motion capture: From Pixar to reality
When you watch a Pixar movie, have you ever wondered why the characters’ movements … READ MORE
After treatment, changes in motor capacity in CP children do not necessarily predict their performance in daily life
After an intensive treatment period, changes in motor capacity in children with … READ MORE
Physiatrists offer non-surgical approach to treating muscle, joint, other conditions that impede function
Dr. Julio A. Martinez-Silvestrini is medical director of Baystate Physical Medicine … 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
Young woman with cerebral palsy connects with others on a global scale
Teen blog leads to website and in-person meetings for better understanding. Katy … 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
Early orthotic intervention in pediatric patients, Part 1: Cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) typically encounter a host of gait- and … READ MORE
Engineers 3D print flexible mesh for ankle and knee braces
MIT engineers have designed pliable, 3-D-printed mesh materials whose flexibility … READ MORE
Exercising at home improves walking ability in children with CP
A structured home-based exercise program can improve walking ability in children … READ MORE
I’m learning to accept the benefits of my mobility aids
I recently read an article in the Virginia Journal of Education that made me think … READ MORE
Meet the world’s first CrossFit trainer with cerebral palsy
How CrossFitter Steph Hammerman Became Nike’s First Adaptive Training Sponsored … READ MORE
Emergency pediatric space opens at Calgary’s South Health Campus
‘This will be a comforting space where children and parents can come for … READ MORE
Use of ankle-foot orthotics linked to improved gait, balance in CMT patients
Use of orthoses such as braces or other special devices can help improve the gait … READ MORE
Slower walking speed may predict future mobility problems
Being able to walk outside for several blocks at a leisurely pace plays an important … READ MORE
Children’s toe walking not a sign of bigger problems
More than half of young children who toe walk will stop doing so on their own by … READ MORE
Gait and balance dysfunction in older adults: Challenges and interventions
Falls are a significant—yet preventable—health issue among older adults. Each … READ MORE
Revolutionary orthotics help London para-throwers with Tokyo training
Two para-throwers with their eyes firmly set on representing GB at the Tokyo … READ MORE
A thank you to my old AFOs
In grade school, I used to launch my ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) from my foot and … READ MORE
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