Advances in orthotic and prosthetic manufacturing: a technology review

J Barrios-Muriel, F Romero-Sánchez… - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
In this work, the recent advances for rapid prototyping in the orthoprosthetic industry are
presented. Specifically, the manufacturing process of orthoprosthetic aids are analysed, as …

Comparison of 3D scanning versus traditional methods of capturing foot and ankle morphology for the fabrication of orthoses: a systematic review

M Farhan, JZ Wang, P Bray, J Burns… - Journal of Foot and Ankle …, 2021 - Springer
Background In the production of ankle-foot orthoses and in-shoe foot orthoses, lower leg
morphology is traditionally captured using a plaster cast or foam impression box. Plaster …

Foot orthoses for adults with flexible pes planus: a systematic review

HA Banwell, S Mackintosh, D Thewlis - Journal of foot and ankle research, 2014 - Springer
Background Foot orthoses are widely used in the management of flexible pes planus, yet the
evidence to support this intervention has not been clearly defined. This systematic review …

[HTML][HTML] Progress of additive manufacturing in fabrication of foot orthoses for diabetic patients: a review

K Chhikara, G Singh, S Gupta, A Chanda - Annals of 3D Printed Medicine, 2022 - Elsevier
The diabetic prevalent population is increasing day by day, which further increases the
cases of diabetic ulceration, loss of sensation in the plantar region of the foot, and …

Acute effect of foot orthoses on frequency domain of ground reaction forces in male children with flexible flatfeet during walking

SM Alavi-Mehr, AA Jafarnezhadgero, F Salari-Esker… - The Foot, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Flatfoot is a structural and functional abnormality of the foot that may cause
lower limb mechanical damage during walking. The aim of this study was to investigate the …

[HTML][HTML] Web-based health coaching for spinal cord injury: results from a mixed methods feasibility evaluation

S Allin, J Shepherd, T Thorson, J Tomasone… - JMIR rehabilitation …, 2020 - rehab.jmir.org
Background: Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) are at high risk of experiencing
secondary conditions like pressure injuries. Self-management programs may reduce the risk …

Gait phase varies over velocities

Y Liu, K Lu, S Yan, M Sun, DK Lester, K Zhang - Gait & posture, 2014 - Elsevier
We sought to characterize the percent (PT) of the phases of a gait cycle (GC) as velocity
changes to establish norms for pathological gait characteristics with higher resolution …

The effects of individually designed insoles on pes planus treatment

M Açak - Scientific Reports, 2020 - nature.com
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of individually designed insole in pes
planus treatment. Designed insoles was adjusted according to height, length and function of …

Are custom-made foot orthoses of any interest on the treatment of foot pain for prolonged standing workers?

T Tarrade, F Doucet, N Saint-Lo, M Llari, M Behr - Applied ergonomics, 2019 - Elsevier
Background The prolonged standing position is an important factor in the onset of foot
musculoskeletal disorders among workers. Safety shoes, designed to protect against the …

Comparison of plantar pressure distribution in CAD–CAM and prefabricated foot orthoses in patients with flexible flatfeet

B Khodaei, H Saeedi, M Farzadi, E Norouzi - The Foot, 2017 - Elsevier
Backgrounds The effect of foot orthoses on plantar pressure distribution has been proven by
researchers but there are some controversies about advantages of custom-made foot …