BACKGROUND AND AIM Education programmes of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) are directed primarily at prosthetists and orthotists. In a multidisciplinary setting, greater attention should be given to other professionals working in the field of amputation, prosthetics and orthotics. This includes, among others, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and residents...

Imagine a world where orthotics are not simple passive supports for physically challenged people, but rather highly cooperative, smart devices. They are lightweight and simple to don and doff, respond to the user’s intent and enable normal healthy limb like use. They can help users relearn natural movement pathways following stroke and injury, or provide exercise tailored to the user’s specific...

BACKGROUND Orthotic devices can be a successful treatment for lower extremity injuries. However, the high cost of custom devices prevents some patients from purchasing them. Some orthotic companies have begun to offer a less expensive, semi-custom alternative. The purpose of this study was to examine whether the semi-custom devices can provide similar rearfoot control and comfort as custom devi...

Moving beyond Disability was the theme of the 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics. This paper is a reflection of one of the keynote lectures discussing the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Multicultural aspects in disability and sexuality in amputees will be discussed within the ICF perspective. Finally, Interne...

1 Based upon the report of the Panel on Surgical and Medical Considerations of a Conference on Prosthetics and Orthotics held, under the auspices of the Committee on Prosthetics Research and Development, at the National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C., December 12-13, 1966. Funds to support the conference were supplied by the Vocational Rehabilitation Administration, Department of Health,...

1 This article appeared originally in the September 1965 issue of the Orthopedic and Prosthetic Appliance Journal, having been prepared at the request of the Committee on Advances in Prosthetics and Orthotics of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association. It is being republished in Artificial Limbs in the belief that the device and procedure described will be of interest to our readers. T...

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...

The traditional theory on subtalar joint neutral position and intrinsic foot deformities for the evaluation and treatment of foot and ankle disorders has been the basis for foot orthotics for many years. Although clinical evaluations have suggested a relationship between subtalar pronation and a variety of lower limb problems, such as shin splints and anterior knee pain, recent research has rai...

OBJECTIVE This case study was conducted to evaluate the treatment and management of a patient presenting with chronic foot pain, diagnosed as tarsal tunnel syndrome. CASE 61 year old female presenting with plantar and dorsal foot pain and burning sensation of 6 months duration. TREATMENT Treatment was initiated using custom orthotics only for the first ten weeks of care as the patient did n...

Arthrogryposis is defined as limited range of motion in three or more joints in two or more body parts. This article will describe treatment options for the arthrogrypotic knee. In all types of arthrogryposis, and in both extension and flexion deformities, very early treatment is favorable. Just after birth, traction and mobilization followed by serial casting could often greatly improve the ra...