Background Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is the most frequently used type of orthosis in children with cerebral palsy (CP). AFOs are designed either to improve function or to prevent or treat muscle ...
In CPUP, AFOs include all types of orthoses that proximally ends below the knee joint and extends distally over the foot. The use of ... the differences in passive ankle dorsiflexion with the ...
Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are commonly prescribed to help improve gait and mobility in these children. Recent research has focused on understanding the effectiveness of different types of AFOs ...
Foot orthotics are shoe inserts that can be custom-made to prescribed specifications or purchased "off-the-shelf." Custom-made orthotics are generally considered more effective and of higher quality ...
in only the physical domain for the Oxford ankle foot questionnaire (p=0.04). At the 6 and 12-month follow-up points, there was no main effect or interaction effect for any outcome measure. Conclusion ...
An ankle sprain is less commonly caused by an eversion injury, where the foot turns outward and tears ... For Grade 3 sprains, a brace, splint, or cast is likely required for several weeks.