Ensuring players’ swift and effective recovery is crucial for maintaining their competitive edge. Discover how ankle support braces are becoming an essential tool in managing and mitigating injuries.

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 ...

Orthoses are widely used in the management of children with CP even though there is no robust evidence for its effect. [8,9] The ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is the most frequently used type of ...

It can help lower your risk of injury due to strains when lifting heavy items. Type of back braces Back braces are available in two main types: rigid back braces and corset/elastic back braces.

Have outer foot pain? Here are common causes of pain on the outer side of your foot, the symptoms to watch for, and how to ...

Custom-made foot and ankle orthotics are medical devices inserted into the shoe to correct ... and the materials used to make the orthotic wear away and do not provide the same support the device ...

The most common ankle pain causes include sprain and inflammation of the tendons (tissue that connects muscles to bone). Chronic conditions, infection, and wear and tear of the bones, muscles, and ...

Columnist Dagmar Munn has managed the shift to a rollator, scooter, and other assistive devices that help her live a better ...

Objective The treatment effect of orthoses for hallux valgus (HV) is unclear with little interventional studies, the design involves multiple complex factors, and therefore a systematic analysis with ...

"I was tripping up over myself. I wasn't able to walk up a flight of stairs. I needed a walking stick. I became a recluse, really," the Australian former Olympic champion says.