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The Neurological Control System for Normal Gait
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Robert S. Lin, C.P.O.
James R. Gage, M.D.
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If we wish to logically approach the treatment of cerebral palsy ambulation problems, it is necessary to have an understanding of the abnormalities in locomotion which
cerebral palsy imposes.
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Neurophysiologic Orthotic Designs in the Treatment of Central Nervous System Disorders
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Joanne Kiope Shamp, C.P.O., M.A.
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Orthotic devices are an integral part of the neurophysical treatment plan. The characteristics and design of the optimum orthosis in the presence of spasticity are as intricate
and variable as spasticity itself.
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Overview of the Causes, Treatment, and Orthotic Management of Lower Limb Spasticity
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Dulcey Lima, C.O., OTR/L
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The collaboration of allied health professions is beginning to produce new and improved orthotic designs and a shift in traditional orthotic
management. The orthotist who has a balanced knowledge base can cooperate with other team members to...
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Postural and Functional Impact of Dynamic AFOs and FOs in a Pediatric Population
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Nancy M. Hylton, R.P.T.
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The clinical advantages of these systems are numerous. The author shows how they differ dramatically from conventional orthotic systems.
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Selective Posterior Rhizotomies for Spasticity in Children
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A. Leland Albright, M.D.
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Dr. Albright describes how performing posterior sensory rhizotomies, first introduced in 1898,
can reduce spasticity.
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Thera-Step and the Hypertonic Lower Leg
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Louis J. Haberman, C.P.O.
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An introduction to Thera-Step which is
similar yet markedly different than the
Neurophysiological Ankle-Foot
Orthosis.
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Coordinated Treatment in Cerebral Palsy--Where Are We Today?
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James P. Rogers, C.P.O.
Sharon H. Vanderbilt, P.T.
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A chronology of the high points in the development of modern approaches to management of cerebral palsy, a discussion of
the theories and modalities of experienced professionals, and an exploration of the concepts that traditionally have not been...
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Weight-Bearing KAFO Utilizing Modern
Prosthetic Above-Knee Socket Design
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James A. Hoehne, B.S., C.O.
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A fresh approach to the quadrilateral weight-bearing design.
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Does Socket Configuration Influence the Position of the Femur in Above-Knee Amputation?
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Frank A. Gottschalk, M.D., FRCS Ed., FCS(SA) Orth.
Sohrab Kourosh, Ph.D., P.E.
Melvin Stills, C.O.
Bruce McClellan, C.P.O.
Jim Roberts, P.A.
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This paper has been presented at both the AOPA and Academy meetings. Each presentation has drawn a crowd and been
hotly debated. We present it here to those who have not had the opportunity to hear the presentation and to those who want to
"h...
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