Essays about: "Orthotic"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 12 essays containing the word Orthotic.

  1. 6. Orthotic interventions for lower limb impaired patients with multiple sclerosis: an Umbrella Review

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform

    Author : Johan Petersson; Swan Yen Eng; [2022]
    Keywords : Multiple sclerosis; Lower limb; Orthotics; Umbrella Review; Biomechanics; Multiple skleros; Lägre extremitet; Ortoser; Umbrella Review; Biomekanik;

    Abstract : Background: Multiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory auto-immune disease with various symptoms, which requires comprehensive multidisciplinary treatment for distinct and individualized conditions. Reviews on this population address treatment alternatives (i.e., pharmaceutical and rehabilitation). READ MORE

  3. 7. Comparison of orthotic interventions for patients with congenital talipes equinovarus: a systematic review

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform

    Author : Josefin Larsen; Matilda Strömbäck; [2021]
    Keywords : Clubfoot; CTEV; treatment; orthosis; review; Klumpfot; PEVA; behandling; ortos; litteraturstudie;

    Abstract : Aim: The aim with this study is to compare different orthotic solutions for pediatric patients with congenital talipes equnivarus.  Method: A search in the databases MEDLINE, CINAHL, PubMed and Scopus were made, and studies was included after the predefined criteria. READ MORE

  4. 8. Description of Orthotists Level of Involvement in Early Post Stroke Management in Denmark: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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    Author : Mille Bjerregaard Jørgensen; Laura Ane Jakobsen; [2021]
    Keywords : orthotist; perception; involvement; early gait rehabilitation; post stroke; bandagist; mening; involvering; tidlig gangrehabilitering; apopleksi;

    Abstract : Background: Following a stroke the ability to walk is often impaired due to compromised motor-control, muscle weakness and spasticity, resulting in deviations during gait. Ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) can be used for people with hemiparesis to improve stability during stance phase and clearance during swing phase. READ MORE

  5. 9. A material study of insoles : Manufactured using different methods

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform

    Author : Erik Hermansson; Ekberg Marcus; [2019]
    Keywords : Additive manufacturing; insoles; abrasion resistance; internal structure; materials.;

    Abstract : Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate if additive manufacturing (AM) is an appropriate manufacturing method for insoles in comparison to vacuum forming (VF) and subtractive manufacturing (SM) in regards of material properties such as abrasion resistance. Background: Traditionally insoles are manufactured with either VF or SM. READ MORE

  6. 10. Activity and participation at home and in the community for individuals using lower limb prostheses : A qualitative study conducted in Kiribati

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HHJ, Avd. för rehabilitering

    Author : Elin Svensk; Josefin Lång; [2018]
    Keywords : Developing countries; diabetes; Pacific Island countries PIC´s ; prostheses; participation; activity;

    Abstract : Background: Kiribati has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the world. A major consequence of diabetes is amputation which creates a demand for prosthetic and orthotic services. It is well established that people with amputations who do not have access to a prosthesis experience difficulties with their mobility and participation in society. READ MORE