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55
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The Use of Synthetic Casting Materials
in Obtaining Circumferential
Impressions
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Dwain R. Faso, C.O.
Mel Stills, C.O.
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The authors conclude that the use of
Johnson & Johnson's Delta-Lite
Conformable Casting Tape has
demonstrated several advantages over
plaster of paris in the preparation of a
circumferential impression, saving the
orthotic practitioner valuable time ...
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59
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The Effect of Walking Speed on the
Joint Displacement Patterns and Forces
and Moments Acting on the Above-Knee Amputee Prosthetic Leg
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S.A. Hale, M.Sc., C.O.
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Above-knee amputees generally walk
slower than normal subjects. The
author examines the kinetics (forces
and moments) of walking at different
walking speeds in order to determine
the effect of walking speed on stride
length, stride and swing times, t...
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79
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Clinical Evaluation of a New Design
Prosthetic Prehensor
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Susan Procter, O.T.R.
Maurice LeBlanc, M.S.M.E., C.P.
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The authors tested three prosthetic
prehensor designs on three unilateral
adult below-elbow amputees. Results
indicate that the amputees prefer their
standard hooks, but welcome the
investigation of ways to improve
prosthetic prehensors.
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84
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A Comparison of Shoe Inserts to
Taping for Painful Arches
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David 0. Draper, Ed.D., A.T.C.
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A mode of treatment frequently
overlooked by athletic trainers for
arch injuries is the foot orthosis. The
results of this investigation point to the
orthosis as being an effective tool
which athletic trainers can employ
when treating medial longitud...
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90
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Suction Sock Suspension for Above-Knee Prostheses
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Charles J. Dietzen, M.D.
Jerald Harshberger, C.P.
Rama D. Pidikiti, M.D.
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The above-knee (AK) suction sock
suspension appears to provide a very
functional, durable means of
suspending an AK prosthesis with the
advantages of suction, while negating
the need for good manual dexterity
and increased exertion. The authors
concl...
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94
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Fabricating the Spiral and Hemi-Spiral
Orthosis Using a Composite Lay-Up
Technique
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Michael Madden
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The author describes how to use
composite materials in a semi-flexible
acrylic lamination in the fabrication of
spiral and hemi-spiral orthoses in
order to eliminate material fatigue and
breakage associated with previously
applied materials.
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100
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Technical Note: A Device to Assist in
the Alignment and Finishing of the
Syme's Prosthesis
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James B. Brant, B.Sc. (H.K.),C.O.(c)
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The author describes a practical
technique to assist in the bench and
dynamic alignment of the Syme's
prosthesis, allowing more versatility
when tilting and shifting the socket,
while at the same time creating less
stress in the ankle bolt.
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