Generative orthoses can deliver flexible orthotics in a matter of hours
MHOX and CRP Group have created Generative Orthoses using an advanced polyamide … READ MORE
Rehabilitation medicine
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AADL Authorizer and vendor information
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL). AADL helps Albertans with a long-term … READ MORE
Non-surgical treatment of pectus carinatum with the FMF Dynamic Compressor System
Abstract. Pectus carinatum is a chest wall deformity, sometimes associated with … READ MORE
Can technology also help seniors to prevent falls?
Falls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among seniors in … READ MORE
AFO tuning: Balancing function and satisfaction
Tuning of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) and AFO footwear combinations can significantly … READ MORE
Occupational Therapy, Oilfields General Hospital
OssKin Evoke Occupational Therapy Outpatients provides occupational therapy to help … 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
Pediatric Rehabilitation and Education Program, Alberta Children’s Hospital
The Pediatric Rehabilitation and Education Program provides rehabilitation services … 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
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 … READ MORE
Zinger claimed to be the world’s lightest electric wheelchair
For people who are almost entirely unable to walk, a powerful heavy-duty electric … READ MORE
Surgeons unlock secret to treating pigeon chest
Mackenzie Cave, a bright 17-year-old who loves sports and science, developed a bony … READ MORE
The etiology of pectus carinatum involves overgrowth of costal cartilage and undergrowth of ribs
Fig. 3. Measurement of the full length of the rib. A. Three-dimensional volume … READ MORE
Helmet therapy for infant positional skull deformation ‘should be discouraged’
New research published in the BMJ suggests that for positional skull deformation in … READ MORE
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Rather than taking measurements by hand, clinicians may prefer a 3D scanner on an … READ MORE
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