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Development of an Ankle-Foot Orthosis with Dorsiflexion Assist, Part 2: Structure and Evaluation
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Sumiko Yamamoto, PhD
Masahiko Ebina, CPO
Shigeru Kubo, Eng.
Takeo Hayashi
Yoshiyuki Akita, CPO
Yasuyuki Hayakawa, CPO
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The authors discuss the structural and mechanical characteristics of the DACS AFO a newly developed device that is shown to improve the gait of hemiplegic patients.
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Treatment of Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency by Using a Hybrid Orthotic and Prosthetic Design
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Mark F. Devens, CO
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A hybrid device using a thermo-plastic solid-ankle AFO and an attached distal prosthetic-type pylon and foot plate is demonstrated to enhance ambulation and multiplane control of the extremity in patients with proximal femoral focal deficiency.
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Walking Impediments and Gait Inefficiencies in the CVA Patient
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Deanna Fish, MS, CPO
Cheryl S. Kosta, PT
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The authors examine the functional and dysfunctional components of gait in patients who have had a cerebrovascular accident.
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Mechanical and Metabolic Work of Persons with Lower-Extremity Amputations Walking with Titanium and Stainless Steel Prostheses: A Preliminary Study
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Robert F. Scherer, MSc
James J. Dowling, PhD
Gail Frost, PhD
Marty Robinson, BSc, CO
Karen McLean, BSc, CO
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A preliminary study was conducted to determine if mass differences in titanium versus steel prostheses had an effect on walking in patients with lower-extremity amputations.
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Effect of Orthosis Material Hardness on Walking Pressure in High-Risk Diabetes Patients
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James A. Birke, PhD, PT, Cped
James G. Foto, BSME, Cped
Larry A. Pfiefer, MApSt, RPh
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The results of this study are used to evaluate the effect of levels of hardness of commonly used orthosis material in reducing the plantar pressure in patients at high risk for foot ulcers.
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