JPO 2007 Vol. 19, Num. 4

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EDITOR'S COMMENTS
Jeffrey A. Nemeth, CPO, FAAOP
 
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Quantifying the Spring-Like Properties of Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs)
Tom F. Novacheck, MD
Cammie Beattie, PT
Adam Rozumalski, MS
George Gent, CO
Gary Kroll, BOCO, CO, RTO
This study assesses the ability of a specific orthotics stiffness-tester to quantify the biomechanical properties of stiffness and energy return of three different AFO designs. The orthotic stiffness-testing device appears to be appropriate for use i...
 
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Further Study of the Emotional Needs of Amputees
E. Marion Price, MBE
Keren Fisher, PhD, MSc
The need for empirical research in counseling has developed rapidly in the last 15 years. It has been suggested that counseling research should seek to identify what treatment is most effective for this individual with that specific condition. Using ...
 
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Orthotic Assessment for Individuals With Postpolio Syndrome: A Classification System
Carolyn Kelley, PT, MS, NCS
Thomas V. DiBello, BS, CO, FAAOP
Technological advances have given individuals with post-polio syndrome (PPS) and orthotists more choices in orthotic design and fabrication to sufficiently support and assist weakened lower extremities. The authors present a proposed classification s...
 
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Case Report: Using the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale to Quantify the Impact of Prosthetic Knee Choice on Balance Confidence
Phillip M. Stevens, MEd, CPO
Randy Carson, PT
The Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale is a relatively recent self-report survey instrument used to quantify balance confidence. Given the importance of balance confidence to overall function, societal involvement, and general health, there...
 
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Case Report: Innovative Treatment of a Difficult Femoral Fracture in a Transtibial Amputee
Daniel C. Perry, MB ChB (Hons), MRCS (Eng)
Steve Martin, MBAOP
Selvadurai Nayagam, FRCS (Orth)
Badri Narayan, FRCS (Orth)
An Ilizarov external fixator was used in the treatment of a femoral fracture in a transtibial amputee. In order to facilitate full weight-bearing, an endoskeletal prosthesis was attached to the lower end of the frame. This case illustrates how the bi...