BMJ

Variability of kinematic and kinetic gait data in ambulatory children with spastic cerebral palsy with and without fixed ankle-foot orthoses using 3d motion analysis: a ...

1 Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary, University of London, London, UK 2 Medical Engineering, Queen Mary, University of London, London, UK Background Spastic cerebral palsy (SCP) is a ...
IEEE

Ankle-Foot Orthoses affect Spatio-Temporal Gait Parameters in Foot Drop Patients

Abstract: Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) prescriptions are common for patients presenting the deficit of foot drop. The intervention aims at improving ankle-foot function and enhancing general gait quality ...

A High-Tech Ankle Guard Is Helping NBA Players Stay in the Game

Betterguards has teamed up with the NBA Training Association to outfit players with its adaptive ankle brace. The pro ballers ...
BMJ

Clinical assessment of acute lateral ankle sprain injuries (ROAST): 2019 consensus statement and recommendations of the International Ankle Consortium

Lateral ankle sprain injury is the most common musculoskeletal injury incurred by individuals who participate in sports and recreational physical activities. Following initial injury, a high ...
Healio

Orthopedics News

PHOENIX — Homelessness may be associated with higher rates of postoperative complications following hip fracture surgery, according to data presented at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual ...