JPO 1993 Vol. 5, Num. 1

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Alternative Strategies in Tone-Reducing AFO Design
Michael Lohman, MEd, CO, OTR/L
Helene Goldstein, MA, OTR/L
The authors review several divergent methods- including biomechanics, primitive reflex activity, pressure over muscle tendons, prolonged stretch and orthokinetics - used in managing patients with spastic lower extremities. The authors found that some...
 
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Preliminary Results of Orthotic Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
Thomas M. Gavin, CO
James B. Boscardin, MD
Avinash G. Patwardhan, PhD
Wilton H. Bunch, MD, PhD
Michael R. Zindrick, MD
Mark A. Lorenz, MD
Lori A. Vrbos, RN, MS
In this prospective study, Willner's test instrument, consisting of a rigid aluminum thoracic lumbosacral orthosis with a sagittal lumbar pad that is adjustable in lumbar flexion or extension, is used to test the hypothesis that a five-day trial in a...
 
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Below-Knee Polyethylene Semi-Rigid Dressing
Vein M. Swanson, CPO
A new early postoperative patient management technique-below-knee polyethylene semi-rigid dressings-offers improvements in weight, hygiene and socket design, according to the author.
 
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Problems Experienced and Perceived by Prosthetic Patients
John J. Nicholas, MD
Lawrence R. Robinson, MD
Richard Schulz, PhD
Carol Blair, RN
Richard Aliota, MD
Gerri Hairston, MSW, LSW
Ninety-four patients from two amputee clinics completed a questionnaire designed to elicit pertinent information about their perceptions, problems and feelings related to their prostheses and their lives as amputees. In addition, standardized tests w...
 
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A Quantitative Comparison of Four Experimental Axillary Crutches
Maurice A. LeBlanc, MSME, CP
Lawrence E. Carlson, DEng
Teresa Nauenberg
Four experimental axillary crutches, along with conventional crutches, were tested for energy efficiency. Experimental crutches included a suspension crutch, rocker crutch, spring crutch and prosthetic foot crutch.
 
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The All-Terrain Foot
David Mathews, CP
Ernest Burgess, MD
David Boone, CP
Peg legs continue to be used by many amputees despite the availability of other options. Prosthetics Research Study has designed a new lower-limb terminal device, the All-Terrain Foot, with improvements specifically for occupational, recreational and...
 
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Technical Note: Simplified Alignment of Articulations to Positive Models
John W. Michael, MEd, CPO
Carson D. Perry, CPed, CO
M. Louis Whitfield, CPed, RT(OP)
Richard P. Ferment, RT(O)
The importance of precisely aligning mechanical articulations with one another to reduce friction and joint wear is well known. Although the technique of placing an internal fixture within the negative impression before filling it with plaster is wel...