JPO 1996 Vol. 8, Num. 3

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Foreward
C. Michael Schuch, CPO, FISPO
 
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Energy-Efficient Knee-Ankle Foot Orthosis: A Case Study
Kenton R. Kaufman, PHD
S.E. Irby, MS
J.W Mathewson, MD
R.W. Wirta
D.H. Sutherland, MD
The results of a study in which a newly designed knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) was developed are detailed. The authors concluded a KAFO design that allows free-knee motion during swing is effective in lowering the energy required for walking.
 
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Orthosis for Improvement of Arm Function in C5/C6 Tetraplegia
M. Margaret Wierzbicka, PHD
Allen W. Wiegner, PHD
The authors describe a prototype constant-torque elbow orthosis and illustrate the improvements in function it affords people with C5/C6 tetraplegia.
 
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Outcomes Measurement and Clinical Pathways
Lance O. Hoxie
The author explains the significance of clinical pathways in measuring outcomes for O&P and delineates Howland's six-step approach to identifying clinical pathways.
 
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INTERNATIONAL FORUM--Silicone Suction Socket (3S) Versus Supracondylar PTB Prosthesis with Pelite Liner: Transtibial Amputees' Preferences
A.M. Boonstra, MD, PHD
W. van Duin
W Eisma
The preferences of transtibial amputees for the Silicone Suction Socket (3S) versus the supracondylar PTB prosthesis with pelite liner are evaluated.
 
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RESEARCH FORUM--Making Inferences in Research
Michael B. Raney, PHD, CO
Three hypothetical examples of O&P research projects are developed to demonstrate the concept of making inferences from research data.
 
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RESEARCH FORUM--Nonparametric Statistics: Methods for Analyzing Data Not Meeting Assumptions Required for the Application of Parametric Tests
L. Don Lehmkuhl, PHD, FAPTA
The author discusses the basic characteristics of nonparametric statistical tests and provides examples for performing such tests.