Application of an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) has proven to be an effective means of improving functional ambulation in the hemiparetic individual. Although many custom-fabricated AFO designs are commonly used to improve different gait parameters, application of the pressure relief AFO (PRAFO) has ...
Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs) are used extensively for a variety of clinical issues, including the prevention of diabetic foot ulcers. One of the major causes of these ulcerations is the abnormally high plantar pressures present as a result of compromised foot function (Ctercteko, 1981). The ...
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Encyclopedia Related to Pressure-point:Equal Pressure Point,pressure point therapy pressure point n. 1.Any of several points on the body at which an underlying artery can be pressed against a bone to stop distal bleeding. 2.An area on the skin that is highly sensitive to the application of ...
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THERAPEUTIC FOOT PILLOW: Designed with a water-based gel patch insert, this heel pressure relief boot relieves heel pain on and below the ankle. They are the premium heel protectors for pressure sores, providing hot or cold therapy. RELIEF PRODUCTS: You do not need to be...
One must not cross the ankle of the operated limb over the opposite extremity or allow patient to lie on the surgically replaced hip.2 Advice Kisner and Colby, 19965 PT For posterior lateral approaches, suggest that patients sleep with an abduction pillow and avoid sleeping on that side for ...
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a soft goods support for enclosing the ankle, lower leg and at least a portion of the foot, said support being secured to said frame;an inner sole mounted in said soft good support, said inner sole including an underlying flexible sheet extending substantially over the entire sole area; and...