期刊: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, 2020; 44 (5)
Background: In the assessment of three-dimensional features of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, the plane of maximum curvature was compared with the c......
期刊: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, 2019; 43 (1)
Background: For transfemoral amputations, the residual femoral length is critically important to prosthetic function. The aim of this report is to des......
期刊: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, 2019; 43 (1)
Background: The 2008 Sichuan Earthquake resulted in many amputees, yet due to the rare incidence, few studies have explored the rehabilitation outcome......
期刊: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, 2019; 43 (2)
Background: Prediction of in-orthosis curvature at pre-orthosis stage is valuable for the treatment planning for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, whil......
期刊: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, 2018; 42 (2)
Background: Orthotic insoles that are made of foam material often have less breathability and thus cause discomfort to the wearer. Given that a sandwi......
期刊: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, 2018; 42 (3)
Background: The wearing of socks and insoles may affect the ability of the foot to detect tactile input influencing postural balance. Objectives: The ......
期刊: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, 2018; 42 (5)
Background: Usual guidelines recommend symmetric load carriage over asymmetric load carriage. Whether this recommendation is valid for subjects with a......
期刊: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, 2022; 46 (4)
Background: Anterior cruciate ligament injuries commonly occur during sports that involve sudden stops or direction changes. Although athletes often u......
期刊: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, 2022; 46 (6)
Background: Patient's acceptance and compliance to spinal orthosis could influence the outcome of orthotic treatment in adolescent idiopathic scoliosi......
期刊: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, 2022; 46 (6)
Background: An ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is used to assist gait of people with chronic stroke. It is widely accepted that AFO's plantarflexion resista......
期刊: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, 2022; 46 (4)
Background: Hip protectors have been widely used for hip fracture prevention in the elderly, but its efficacy remains controversial. Users' compliance......