Why do some autistic people walk differently? Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people’s brains … READ MORE
Cionic unveils bionic clothing to assist patients with walking difficulties For those with walking difficulties arising from neurological conditions such as … READ MORE
Mobility is the most important measure of health Cionic Neural Sleeve promises groundbreaking and innovative healthcare product for … 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
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
Path of least resistance: Sequencing orthotic care The higher profile the device, the more it perturbs movement, and sometimes kids … READ MORE
Prevalence of idiopathic toe-walking in children from birth to 10 years of age Investigators found 79% of children who had ever been toe-walkers spontaneously … READ MORE
Footwear habits influence child and adolescent motor skill development Researchers show that regular physical activity without shoes may improve … READ MORE
Quantifying functional effects of AFO alignment Assessing device alignment is a key aspect of prosthetic practice, but when it comes … READ MORE
Dynamic AFOs facilitate compliance, outcomes in children with cerebral palsy Brace wear time, not torque, is key. Dynamic orthoses offer an effective alternative … READ MORE
What it means when kids walk on their toes When toddlers are learning to walk, many spend some time walking up on their tip … READ MORE
Orthotic management techniques for children with CP Consider range of motion and alignment when helping children with cerebral palsy … READ MORE
Positive results for pediatric patient with idiopathic toe walking A multidisciplinary approach offered benefits for a pediatric patient who had … READ MORE
Treating pediatric toe walking – is it idiopathic? Pediatric toe walking is not necessarily idiopathic and can be the result of an … READ MORE
Walking barefoot on gravel improves gait for children with idiopathic toe walking Walking barefoot on a gravel surface significantly improved gait in children with … 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
AFO users must rethink concept of ‘normal’ gait Ankle foot orthoses can make a neuromuscular patient’s gait pattern more like that … READ MORE
Equinus: Its surprising role in foot pathologies Treatment for equinus should be aimed at increasing ankle joint dorsiflexion to … READ MORE
Toe walking treatment and management The management of toe walking is controversial — the natural history is poorly … READ MORE
Orthotic solutions for children with hypotonia New research underscores years of positive clinical results. When it comes to … READ MORE
Gait: The cornerstone of intervention Quantifying the effects of hypotonia starts in the clinic. Effective management of … READ MORE