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Mashup Score: 0A Retrospective Comparison of Orthotic Interventions on... : JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - 4 month(s) ago
thoses in the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers secondary to Charcot arthropathy is extremely limited. Methods Subjects were diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and Charcot arthropathy and referred for orthotic treatment. A billing audit of subjects treated between September 1, 2018, and May 1, 2020, was generated using L codes L2330 and L4631. Subjects were excluded if they received a midfoot or higher amputation before application of the offloading device. In total, 87 charts were retrospectively reviewed, and 47 subjects were included. Results No significant difference was found in complication rate between the two groups. The first year of orthotic intervention had the highest number of complications for both devices. In addition, most calf lacer subjects wore the orthosis for 2 to 3 years, whereas most CROW subjects wore the orthosis for 2 years. Conclusions These findings suggest that both orthotic interventions available to treat diabetic foot ulcers secondary to Cha
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Mashup Score: 0Frequency of Goal Setting Contact with Physical Therapists... : JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - 4 month(s) ago
iven their highly specialized scope of practice, the limited public awareness of the profession, and relatively recent increases to minimum education requirements. Because physical therapists (PTs) and orthotists commonly work together to restore mobility, the purpose of this study was to determine if there are factors associated with the perceived value of orthotists as members of the health care team among PTs. Materials and Methods This study consisted of a cross-sectional survey assessing demographic characteristics and four value variables. The survey was distributed via email using snowball sampling to health care team members. Responses from PTs were analyzed through a series of statistical testing for significant correlations of the demographic characteristics and value variables. Results A total of 68 responses from PTs were included in the final analysis. Mutual patient goal setting contact showed a statistically significant relationship with frequency of contact and the perc
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Mashup Score: 0Wolters Kluwer Health - 4 month(s) ago
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Mashup Score: 0Wolters Kluwer Health - 4 month(s) ago
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Mashup Score: 0Wolters Kluwer Health - 4 month(s) ago
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Mashup Score: 0Wolters Kluwer Health - 5 month(s) ago
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Mashup Score: 1Immediate Effect of Soft Lumbosacral Orthosis on Trunk... : JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - 5 month(s) ago
ving activities. This study was planned to examine the immediate effect of a lower-trunk orthosis supporting physiological lumbar lordosis on trunk control and upper-limb functionality in children with CP. Objectives and Methods A total of 30 children with CP, 13 diparetic, 11 hemiparetic, and 6 ataxic, 21 ambulatory (GMFCS I/II), and 9 nonambulatory (GMFCS III/IV) aged 3–16 years were included in the study. The Pediatric Functional Reach Test (PFRT) and the Seated Postural Control Measure (SPCM) were used to assess trunk control; the Pediatric Berg Balance Scale (PBBS) was used to assess balance; and the Box and Block Test (BBT) and the Nine-Hole Peg Test (9HPT) were used to evaluate upper-limb functions. All tests were performed with and without a soft lumbosacral brace. The braces were made of soft, elastic fabric with steel, and were made by the orthotic technician in four different sizes. The angle of lordosis was adjusted with steel underwires according to each child. The existin
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Mashup Score: 1Comparison of Physical Therapy and Orthosis on Clinical... : JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - 5 month(s) ago
n in patients with knee OA. METHODS In this quasi-experimental study, 31 individuals with medial knee OA were recruited into two groups including orthosis group (combination of insole and brace [n = 14]) and physical therapy group (n = 17). Pain severity was measured by visual analog scale (VAS) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) questionnaire. Also, daily activity was measured by the WOMAC questionnaire at baseline and after 6-week follow-up. Wilcoxon signed rank and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to determine significant difference for intragroup and intergroup comparisons, respectively. RESULTS The orthosis group (using both knee brace and LWLs) had a better result for pain score related to VAS than the physical therapy group immediately after and 6 weeks of using the intervention, with a significant difference between the two groups (P = 0.006). Regarding the WOMAC items including pain and daily activity, both groups had significant differenc
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Mashup Score: 0Blood Pressure Regulation in Persons with a Transfemoral... : JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - 5 month(s) ago
P (PROS test) and without wearing an FP (control [CON] test). Systolic blood pressure (SBP), heart rate variability, and muscle blood flow using near-infrared spectroscopy were measured continuously. RESULTS In the CON (no FP) test, SBP decreased from supine to standing positions in all participants (P = 0.001). In contrast, in the PROS (wearing an FP) test, SBP increased (P = 0.001) during the postural change. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that a transfemoral prosthesis increases peripheral vascular resistance in the lower limbs and stimulates the baroreflex, helping to stabilize the circulatory dynamics upon postural change. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Because circulatory dynamics may be hampered in persons with a transfemoral amputation, wearing a prosthesis not only assists in ambulation but can also play a significant role in blood pressure regulation during activities of daily living….
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Mashup Score: 0Editor’s Comments : JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - 5 month(s) ago
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