The current investigation aimed to investigate the influence of semi-custom orthoses on multisegment foot kinematics and plantar fascia strain in recreational runners. Fifteen male runners ran at 4.0 m.s with and without orthotics. Multi-segment foot kinematics and plantar fascia strain were obtained using a 3D motion capture system. Differences between orthotic and no-orthotic conditions were ...

We performed this review to provide a clearer understanding of how to effectively measure ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) rigidity. This information is important to ensure appropriate orthotic intervention in the treatment of patients with pathological gait. The two main approaches to the investigation of AFO rigidity are (1) bench-testing analyses, in which an AFO is fixed or attached to a measureme...

This study employed a blind randomised crossover design on 8 asymptomatic participants comparing Interpod prefabricated orthotics, custom orthotics and a shoe only control state using the Pedar in-shoe system during gait. No statistical difference was found between the Interpod and custom orthotics under the 1 MTPJ for maximum force, maximum mean pressure, or peak pressure. However it was found...

Orthotic devices have been shown to successfully modify selected aspects of lower extremity mechanics and enhance foot stability during the support phase of running. It was hypothesized that orthotic intervention would relieve excessive strain on the ankle ligaments and reduce postural sway, especially in subjects with acute ankle sprains. The primary purpose of this study was to determine if o...

Athletes often suffer from recurrent or chronic overuse symptoms of the lower extremities. During the office visit it is essential to analyse the patient's shoes, gait cycle, lower extremities and, especially, the talocrural, subtalar and more distal joints of the ankle and foot. The basic (clinical) biomechanical analysis can be supplemented by radiographs, treadmill and video analysis and mir...

INTRODUCTION In patients with neuromuscular disorders and subsequent calf muscle weakness, metabolic walking energy cost (EC) is nearly always increased, which may restrict walking activity in daily life. To reduce walking EC, a spring-like ankle-foot-orthosis (AFO) can be prescribed. However, the reduction in EC that can be obtained from these AFOs is stiffness dependent, and it is unknown whi...

UNLABELLED In Sierra Leone, West Africa, there are many people with disabilities in need of rehabilitation services after a long civil war. PURPOSE The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of prosthetic and orthotic service delivery in Sierra Leone from the local staff's perspective. METHOD Fifteen prosthetic and orthotic technicians working at all the rehabilitation...

Abstract Background This study aimed to examine the combined effect of orthotic intervention and conventional therapeutic exercise training on balance gait performance in children with cerebral palsy. was a randomized control trial. Forty dyskinetic palsy both genders ages ranged from 12 16 years were included. Participants groups received program for two 2 h ours per session. The treatment con...

Reciprocally linked orthoses used for paraplegic walking have some form of linkage between the two hip joints. It has been assumed that flexion of the swinging leg is driven by extension of the stance leg. The aims of this study were to investigate the moments generated around the hip joint by the two cables in a Louisiana State University Reciprocating Gait Orthosis (LSU-RGO). Six (6) subjects...