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77
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Foreward
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C. Michael Schuch, CPO, FISPO
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79
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Energy-Efficient Knee-Ankle Foot Orthosis: A Case Study
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Kenton R. Kaufman, PHD
S.E. Irby, MS
J.W Mathewson, MD
R.W. Wirta
D.H. Sutherland, MD
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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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86
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Orthosis for Improvement of
Arm Function in C5/C6
Tetraplegia
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M. Margaret Wierzbicka, PHD
Allen W. Wiegner, PHD
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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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93
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Outcomes Measurement and Clinical Pathways
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Lance O. Hoxie
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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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96
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INTERNATIONAL FORUM--Silicone Suction Socket (3S)
Versus Supracondylar PTB
Prosthesis with Pelite Liner:
Transtibial Amputees'
Preferences
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A.M. Boonstra, MD, PHD
W. van Duin
W Eisma
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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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100
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RESEARCH FORUM--Making Inferences in
Research
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Michael B. Raney, PHD, CO
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Three hypothetical examples of O&P research projects are developed to demonstrate
the concept of making inferences from research data.
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105
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RESEARCH FORUM--Nonparametric Statistics:
Methods for Analyzing Data
Not Meeting Assumptions
Required for the Application
of Parametric Tests
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L. Don Lehmkuhl, PHD, FAPTA
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The author discusses the basic characteristics
of nonparametric statistical tests and provides examples for performing such tests.
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