Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Julio S. Lora-Millan, Mahdi Nabipour, Edwin van Asseldonk, Cristina Bayon
Summary: Assistive ankle-foot orthoses (AAFOs) are powerful solutions for gait assistance or rehabilitation. This research analyzes the latest AAFO technologies and categorizes the different approaches into clusters based on their basis and working principles. It also reviews the purpose and experimental validation of the devices, providing insights into their technology readiness level. The reviewed designs, limitations, and future directions in this field are summarized and discussed.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Alireza Nouri, Lijing Wang, Yuncang Li, Cuie Wen
Summary: Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are used to correct ankle and foot deformities, improve mobility, reduce pain, and provide protection for patients with gait impairment. They can effectively manage various types of gait pathologies. AFOs can be prefabricated or custom-made with different designs, and the selection criteria include usage duration, applied force, axial loading, skin condition, and cost. The availability of diverse materials has greatly improved orthoses, and understanding these materials can lead to more advanced and efficient AFOs.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Maria Reina-Bueno, Cesar Calvo-Lobo, Daniel Lopez-Lopez, Patricia Palomo-Lopez, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, Carlos Romero-Morales, Emmanuel Navarro-Flores
Summary: Systematic review on the effect of insoles and shoes in Parkinson's disease patients revealed that more controlled studies are needed in this research field. Textured insoles may have positive effects on gait parameters, balance, and plantar sensation in these patients.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anne T. Turner, Elizabeth G. Halsne, Joshua M. Caputo, Carl S. Curran, Andrew H. Hansen, Brian J. Hafner, David C. Morgenroth
Summary: Prosthetic foot stiffness is crucial for the functional mobility of lower limb prosthesis users, but limited objective data exists for selecting the optimal stiffness category. This study compared forefoot and heel stiffness properties across stiffness categories and foot sizes. The results showed a significant association between stiffness category and measured stiffness, but there was variability in measured stiffness between consecutive categories.
Article
Neurosciences
Tomas Klein, Ondrej Lastovicka, Miroslav Janura, Zdenek Svoboda, Graham J. Chapman, Jim Richards
Summary: Sensorimotor foot orthoses, specifically calcaneal medial heel bars and retrocapital bars, were found to significantly alter foot kinematics during gait, potentially benefiting patients with abnormal pronation and intoeing gait.
Article
Rehabilitation
Kazuhiro Tsuchiyama, Masahiko Mukaino, Kei Ohtsuka, Fumihiro Matsuda, Hiroki Tanikawa, Junya Yamada, Kannit Pongpipatpaiboon, Yoshikiyo Kanada, Eiichi Saitoh, Yohei Otaka
Summary: This study investigated the effects of ankle-foot orthoses on post-stroke gait stability. The results showed that ankle-foot orthoses improved gait stability indices, but may have either non-significant or possibly negative effects in patients with mild ankle impairment. However, the effect on toe clearance was significant.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sumire D. Sato, Julia T. Choi
Summary: Healthy aging is associated with reduced corticospinal drive to leg muscles during walking, with younger adults demonstrating higher coherence in both the beta-gamma and alpha band frequencies. Slow leg TA-TA coherence in the beta-gamma band was the strongest predictor of early adaptation in double support time, while early adaptation in step length symmetry was predicted by age group alone.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Hiromichi Sato, Kyoji Okada, Masahiko Wakasa, Akira Saito, Minoru Kimoto, Yusuke Takahashi, Kazuyuki Shibata, Tetsuaki Kamada, Takuto Shinde
Summary: The study showed that heel lifts can significantly improve spinal alignment, walking speed, and step length in elderly individuals with spinal kyphosis. The increase in foot pressure, especially in the hallux and lateral toes areas, was related to these improvements in walking parameters.
CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Biophysics
Morten Bilde Simonsen, Rogerio Pessoto Hirata, Ketill Naesborg-Andersen, Peter Derek Christian Leutscher, Kim Horslev-Petersen, James Woodburn, Michael Skipper Andersen
Summary: This study compared the changes in lower limb and foot mechanics between two commonly used foot orthoses and a control group. The results showed that custom-made foot orthoses had a greater impact on gait mechanics compared to prefabricated foot orthoses, reducing ankle plantarflexion and eversion moments and forefoot plantar pressure.
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Sang Hyeon Kang, Gary A. Mirka
Summary: Recent evidence suggests that maintaining submaximal trunk flexion postures may lead to significant creep deformation of the viscoelastic lumbar tissues. In this study, participants maintained a submaximal trunk flexion posture for 12 minutes, which resulted in significant increases in lumbar flexion angle and EMG-off lumbar flexion angle for the paraspinals.
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Fahmida Haque, Mamun Bin Ibne Reaz, Muhammad Enamul Hoque Chowdhury, Maymouna Ezeddin, Serkan Kiranyaz, Mohammed Alhatou, Sawal Hamid Md Ali, Ahmad Ashrif A. Bakar, Geetika Srivastava
Summary: This study proposes the use of machine learning techniques to identify DN and DFU patients using EMG and GRF data. The KNN algorithm performed well in identifying DN and DFU, achieving high accuracy when optimized.
Article
Neurosciences
Ryan L. Mizner, Ashley A. Mays, Ryan J. Mays
Summary: Adding carbon fiber ankle foot orthoses (AFO) to a community-based walking program for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) improves patient mobility and delays claudication onset during walking. The AFO alters ankle walking mechanics and reduces ankle motion and joint power, while maintaining walking speed.
Article
Neurosciences
Guillaume Christe, Brigitte M. Jolles, Julien Favre
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the within/between-session reliability of spinal movement measures in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and asymptomatic controls. The results showed that maximal angular amplitude and erector spinae activity measures demonstrated mostly moderate to good between-session reliability. However, range of angular motion and angular velocity measures had lower reliability, requiring important changes to be detectable. Task-independent measures and task-specific measures showed strong correlation in reliability.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wei Guo, Qian Liu, Peng Huang, Dan Wang, Lin Shi, Dong Han
Summary: This study examines the impact of trunk kinematic characteristics and trunk muscle electromyography activity on propulsion speeds in wheelchair racing T54 athletes. The results show significant correlations between trunk motion range and angular velocity with propulsion speed. It is recommended for T54 athletes to incorporate trunk strength training into their overall regimen to enhance their wheelchair propulsion speed.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ahmad Zahid Rao, Muhammad Abul Hasan
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of a new trunk orthosis on able-bodied subjects, showing significant reductions in muscle activity of the lumbar and thoracic erector spinae muscles. The outcomes indicate specific effects of the orthosis on task direction and upper limb choice, with acceptable usability reported by 70% of participants. Further evaluation on DMD patients is recommended.
Article
Sport Sciences
Guilherme S. Nunes, Christian J. Barton, Fabio V. Serrao
Summary: This study found impaired knee and hip muscle capacity in women with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Specifically, the reduced rate of force development (RFD) at the knee was associated with restricted movement during jump landing.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Anthony J. Goff, Christian J. Barton, Mark Merolli, Andre Shi Zhang Quah, Caleb Ki-Cheong Hoe, Danilo De Oliveira Silva
Summary: This study evaluated the comprehensiveness, accuracy, clarity, quality, and readability of online information about knee osteoarthritis. The results showed that the information provided by websites was generally inaccurate and of low quality, with variations in comprehensiveness, credibility, and readability.
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Alison J. Gibbs, Jason A. Wallis, Nicholas F. Taylor, Joanne L. Kemp, Christian J. Barton
Summary: Physiotherapists working in specialised osteoarthritis services perceive multiple and complex barriers to adherence to first-line care, including lack of availability, complicated referral pathways, and prevalent belief in surgery as the best option. Systemic reform is urgently needed to improve healthcare for people with osteoarthritis.
MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Amy M. Dennett, Clarice Y. Tang, April Chiu, Christian Osadnik, Catherine L. Granger, Nicholas F. Taylor, Kristin L. Campbell, Christian Barton
Summary: This study aimed to develop and evaluate a freely available online toolkit to support exercise professionals working with cancer survivors. The toolkit was developed using a 2-phase co-design approach and evaluated through a survey to assess its usability, utility, and effectiveness. The results demonstrated that the online toolkit was useful in increasing exercise professionals' knowledge, skills, and confidence in providing exercise therapy to cancer survivors.
Article
Orthopedics
Anthony J. Goff, Alex Donaldson, Danilo De Oliveira Silva, Kay M. Crossley, Christian J. Barton
Summary: This study aimed to identify the education priorities of people with knee osteoarthritis and match them with education-specific content recommendations in knee osteoarthritis management guidelines. The study found that patients were most interested in information about surgery and exercise, which differed from the content recommendations in the guidelines.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Anthony J. Goff, Alex Donaldson, Danilo de Oliveira Silva, Kay M. Crossley, Christian J. Barton
Summary: This study identified the education priorities of physical therapists for individuals with knee osteoarthritis. The highest priority for education was exercise therapy, while weight management received the lowest priority. The study highlights the importance of education in these areas for physical therapists and the need for further research and training.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2022)
Review
Sport Sciences
James L. N. Alexander, Adam G. Culvenor, Richard R. T. Johnston, Allison M. Ezzat, Christian J. Barton
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of interventions for knee injuries in runners. Results showed that running technique retraining to land softer may reduce knee injury risk, while various other interventions did not influence knee injury risk. Management of patellofemoral pain in runners can involve a variety of active and passive interventions to reduce knee pain in the short-term.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Orthopedics
Bradley Stephen Neal, Clare Bartholomew, Christian John Barton, Dylan Morrissey, Simon David Lack
Summary: The study found that certain non-surgical treatments can improve pain and function in people with patellofemoral pain in the short term. However, the long-term effects of these treatments beyond 3 months have not been adequately tested.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Jason A. Wallis, Christian J. Barton, Ilana N. Ackerman, James Sherwood, Joanne L. Kemp, Kirby Young, Sophie Jennings, Adrian Trivett, Natasha K. Brusco
Summary: This study investigated and compared patients' and medical professionals' views on hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) management and factors impacting implementation of an OA management program. The survey findings showed that patients and medical professionals had positive views relating to the quality of the program delivery, patient satisfaction, and program effectiveness. Medical professionals were more likely than patients to consider weight loss, injections, and joint replacement as effective treatment options.
MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Marcella F. Pazzinatto, Christian J. Barton, Richard W. Willy, Amanda S. Ferreira, Fabio M. Azevedo, Danilo de Oliveira Silva
Summary: This study found that physical function and fear of movement were not directly associated with the risk of developing PFP in women. However, in the early stages of PFP, young females may have impaired physical function and fear of movement may develop due to persistent PFP.
JOURNAL OF SPORT REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
David M. Bazett-Jones, Bradley S. Neal, Christopher Legg, Harvi F. Hart, Natalie J. Collins, Christian J. Barton
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the biomechanical variables during walking and running between individuals with patellofemoral pain (PFP) and pain-free controls. The results indicated that people with PFP exhibited slower gait velocity, lower cadence, shorter stride length, greater contralateral pelvic drop, and lower knee flexion angles and knee extension moments compared to controls. However, the presence of these biomechanical differences prior to PFP onset or as pain-compensatory movement strategies remains unclear due to a lack of prospective data.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Adam G. Culvenor, Thomas J. West, Andrea M. Bruder, Mark J. Scholes, Christian J. Barton, Ewa M. Roos, Edwin Oei, Steven M. McPhail, Richard B. Souza, Jusuk Lee, Brooke E. Patterson, Michael A. Girdwood, Jamon L. Couch, Kay M. Crossley
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of supervised exercise-therapy and patient education rehabilitation (SUPER) compared to a minimal intervention control for improving pain, function, and quality of life in young adults with ongoing symptoms following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The study is a parallel-group, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial including 184 participants. The primary outcome is the change in the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) at 4 months.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Anthony J. Goff, Danilo De Oliveira Silva, Allison M. Ezzat, Kay M. Crossley, Marcella F. Pazzinatto, Christian J. Barton
Summary: This study describes the co-design process and learnings related to the development of a web-based toolkit for education and self-management for people with knee osteoarthritis. The process involved understanding and defining education priorities, creating a prototype, and testing and iterating through co-design workshops and expert reviews. The toolkit aims to address the broad education needs of patients and health professionals and improve engagement with guideline-recommended care.
Meeting Abstract
Sport Sciences
Andrea Britt Mosler, Emily C. Bell, Christian J. Barton, Denise M. Jones, Joshua J. Heerey, Richard T. R. Johnston, Sally L. Coburn, Joanne L. Kemp
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Amy Dennett, Clarice Tang, Christian Osadnik, April Chiu, Catherine Granger, Nicholas Taylor, Kristin Campbell, Christian Barton
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
