Prostheses are specifically " not " orthoses, although given certain circumstances a prosthesis might end up performing some or all of the same functionary benefits as an orthosis.
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Often children with CP require orthoses, such as casts and splints, to correct or prevent joint abnormalities, stabilize joints, prevent unwanted movement, allow desired movement, and prevent permanent muscle shortening.
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The available evidence suggests that orthoses can have positive effects on all temporal and spatial parameters of gait, i . e . velocity, cadence, step length, stride length, single and double support.
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After serial casting, a " foot abduction brace " such as a Denis Browne bar with straight lace boots, ankle foot orthoses and / or custom foot orthoses ( CFO ) may be used.
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After serial casting, a " foot abduction brace " such as a Denis Browne bar with straight lace boots, ankle foot orthoses and / or custom foot orthoses ( CFO ) may be used.
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Treatment options for lower limb weakness such as foot drop can be through the use of Ankle Foot Orthoses ( AFOs ) which can be designed or selected by an Orthotist based upon clinical need of the individual.
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Thousands of people suffer from knee injuries, and because the knee supports the body weight during the stance phase while walking, more active orthoses are being made to relieve weight off the knee while in the stance phase.
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Physical therapists are not legally authorized to prescribe orthoses in the U . S . In the U . K ., orthotists will often accept open referrals for orthotic assessment without a specific prescription from doctors or other healthcare professionals.
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"' Pet orthotics "'refers to the use of orthotics for pets . "'Orthotics "'is an allied health care field concerned with the design, development, fitting and manufacture of orthoses.
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That page would be titled Orthoses, and link to individual articles about Ankle foot orthoses, foot orthoses, wrist orthoses, spinal orthotics, etc ., as well as orthoses for pets, . . . . How would you suggest I do this?
