JPO 1998 Vol. 10, Num. 2

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Genu Recurvatum: Identification of Three Distinct Mechanical Profiles
Deanna J. Fish, MS, CPO
Cheryl S. Kosta, PT
Three distinct pathomechanical profiles of posterior knee joint deviation in relation to the primary planes of motion are discussed, and gait training and orthotic design criteria for a comprehensive rehabilitation program are reviewed.
 
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A New Cervical-Thoracic Orthosis: Clinical Report of Seven Cases
Robert M. Catipovic, BS, CPO
Lillian A. Tittle, BS
Joseph C. Mollendorf, PhD
The authors describe a new cervical-thoracic orthosis which provides stabilization and which is possibly more comfortable and less intrusive than the orthosis which is possibly more comfortable and less instrusive than the orthoses currently availabl...
 
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Outcomes Forum: Clinical Outcomes of an Orthopedic Ankle-Stabilizing Boot
Adrian A. Polliack, PhD, MIPEM
Stefan Moser, CPed, CPO
The authors share the results of a retroactive study of patients treated with orthopedic ankle-support boots.
 
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Theory of Integrated Balance: The Lower Limb Amputee
James W. Breakey, PhD, CP
The author suggests that what he refers to as the "zone of integrated balance" is an important variable in determining the alignment of lower limb prostheses.
 
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A Preliminary Report on a New Design of a Spinal Orthosis for Spondylotic Patients: Review of the Literature and Initiation for Future Study of a New Design.
Keith M. Smith
The author reviews literature to gauge the effectiveness of treatment protocols for spondylotic patients, and presents a prototype for a new treatment protocol.