Background Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is the most frequently used type of orthosis in children with cerebral palsy (CP). AFOs are designed either to improve function or to prevent or treat muscle ...

Struggling with foot pain or an ankle sprain? An orthopaedic surgeon in Singapore shares insights on maintaining healthy ...

AFOs to improve function were mostly used by children at GMFCS level IV (63%), while AFOs to maintain/increase ankle dorsiflexion were most frequent in children at GMFCS level V (61%). The use of ...

An active orthotic device developed by a Carnegie Mellon University roboticist uses soft materials and mimics the leg's structures for controlling the ankle Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

Many people suffer from chronic foot, ankle, knee, hip, or lower back pain due to misalignment or poor biomechanics. Custom orthotics can correct these issues by providing proper alignment and ...

Examination of the patient's left foot and ankle showed increased warmth, erythema, and swelling compared with that of the contralateral foot, and pulses were intact. A rocker bottom deformity ...

one used an orthosis with irregular surface and five comparisons were made between a control and orthoses of different densities. We found 19 comparisons over eight studies that examined the effects ...

Common reasons for foot or ankle pain include overuse, improper shoes, fractures, sprains, bunions and systemic conditions.

OrthoPediatrics Corp. (“OrthoPediatrics” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KIDS), a company focused exclusively on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, announced today that the Company gained ...