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66 relations: American Family Physician, Anatomical terms of motion, Anatomy, Ankle, Arthritis, Back brace, Biomechanics, Boston brace, Bunion, Carbon fiber reinforced polymer, Cerebral palsy, Cognitive orthotics, Comparison of orthotics, Computer-aided design, Computer-aided manufacturing, Construction, Dental braces, Design, Doctor of Philosophy, Elasticity (physics), Engineering, Ethylene-vinyl acetate, Foot drop, Fracture, Greek language, Health and Care Professions Council, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Joint, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Limb (anatomy), Manufacturing, Master of Science, Mayo Clinic, Medicine, Metal, Milwaukee brace, Multiple sclerosis, Neuromechanics of orthoses, Osteoarthritis, Over-the-counter drug, Pathophysiology, Patient, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Physician, Plantar fasciitis, Plaster, Plastic, Poliomyelitis, Prosthetics and Orthotics International, ..., Prosthetist, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Rheumatoid arthritis, Scoliosis, Skeleton, Specialty (medicine), Spina bifida, Spinal cord injury, Stroke, Subtalar joint, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Thermoplastic, University of Salford, University of Strathclyde, Velcro, Weight-bearing. Expand index (16 more) »
American Family Physician
American Family Physician is a biweekly peer-reviewed medical journal published by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Anatomical terms of motion
Motion, the process of movement, is described using specific anatomical terms.
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Anatomy
Anatomy (Greek anatomē, “dissection”) is the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
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Ankle
The ankle, or the talocrural region, is the region where the foot and the leg meet.
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Arthritis
Arthritis is a term often used to mean any disorder that affects joints.
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Back brace
A back brace is a device designed to limit the motion of the spine in cases of fracture or in post-operative fusions, as well as a preventative measure against some progressive conditions.
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Biomechanics
Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of the mechanical aspects of biological systems, at any level from whole organisms to organs, cells and cell organelles, using the methods of mechanics.
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Boston brace
The Boston brace, a type of thoraco-lumbo-sacral-orthosis (TLSO), is a back brace used primarily for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis in children.
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Bunion
A bunion is a deformity of the joint connecting the big toe to the foot.
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Carbon fiber reinforced polymer
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer, carbon fiber reinforced plastic or carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRP, CRP, CFRTP or often simply carbon fiber, carbon composite or even carbon), is an extremely strong and light fiber-reinforced plastic which contains carbon fibers.
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Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood.
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Cognitive orthotics
Cognitive orthotics are software-based personal reminder systems for people with cognitive impairment, such as memory loss.
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Comparison of orthotics
Podiatrists have molded custom orthotics to address patients foot malformations.
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Computer-aided design
Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computer systems to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design.
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Computer-aided manufacturing
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is the use of software to control machine tools and related ones in the manufacturing of workpieces.
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Construction
Construction is the process of constructing a building or infrastructure.
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Dental braces
Dental braces (also known as braces, orthodontic cases, or cases) are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them with regard to a person's bite, while also aiming to improve dental health.
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Design
Design is the creation of a plan or convention for the construction of an object, system or measurable human interaction (as in architectural blueprints, engineering drawings, business processes, circuit diagrams, and sewing patterns).
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Doctor of Philosophy
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD or Ph.D.; Latin Philosophiae doctor) is the highest academic degree awarded by universities in most countries.
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Elasticity (physics)
In physics, elasticity (from Greek ἐλαστός "ductible") is the ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed.
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Engineering
Engineering is the creative application of science, mathematical methods, and empirical evidence to the innovation, design, construction, operation and maintenance of structures, machines, materials, devices, systems, processes, and organizations.
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Ethylene-vinyl acetate
Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), also known as poly (ethylene-vinyl acetate) (PEVA), is the copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate.
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Foot drop
Foot drop is a gait abnormality in which the dropping of the forefoot happens due to weakness, irritation or damage to the common fibular nerve including the sciatic nerve, or paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower leg.
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Fracture
A fracture is the separation of an object or material into two or more pieces under the action of stress.
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Greek language
Greek (Modern Greek: ελληνικά, elliniká, "Greek", ελληνική γλώσσα, ellinikí glóssa, "Greek language") is an independent branch of the Indo-European family of languages, native to Greece and other parts of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
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Health and Care Professions Council
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, formerly the Health Professions Council, HPC) is a statutory regulator of over 344,000 professionals from 16 health and care professions in the United Kingdom.
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Iran University of Medical Sciences
Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS)(Persian:دانشگاه علوم پزشکی ایران) is one of the largest medical universities in Iran.
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Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) (دانشگاه علوم پزشکی و خدمات بهداشتی درمانی اصفهان) is a university specializing in basic medical sciences, clinical science, and health services, located in Isfahan, Iran.
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Joint
A joint or articulation (or articular surface) is the connection made between bones in the body which link the skeletal system into a functional whole.
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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, is the most common form of arthritis in children and adolescents.
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Limb (anatomy)
A limb (from the Old English lim), or extremity, is a jointed, or prehensile (as octopus arms or new world monkey tails), appendage of the human or other animal body.
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Manufacturing
Manufacturing is the production of merchandise for use or sale using labour and machines, tools, chemical and biological processing, or formulation.
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Master of Science
A Master of Science (Magister Scientiae; abbreviated MS, M.S., MSc, M.Sc., SM, S.M., ScM, or Sc.M.) is a master's degree in the field of science awarded by universities in many countries, or a person holding such a degree.
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Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit academic medical center based in Rochester, Minnesota focused on integrated clinical practice, education, and research.
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Medicine
Medicine is the science and practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
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Metal
A metal (from Greek μέταλλον métallon, "mine, quarry, metal") is a material (an element, compound, or alloy) that is typically hard when in solid state, opaque, shiny, and has good electrical and thermal conductivity.
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Milwaukee brace
The Milwaukee brace, also known as a cervico-thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthosis or CTLSO, is a back brace used in the treatment of spinal curvatures (such as scoliosis or kyphosis) in children.
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Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged.
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Neuromechanics of orthoses
Neuromechanics of orthoses refers to how the human body interacts with orthoses.
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone.
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Over-the-counter drug
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional, as opposed to prescription drugs, which may be sold only to consumers possessing a valid prescription.
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Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology or physiopathology is a convergence of pathology with physiology.
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Patient
A patient is any recipient of health care services.
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as physiatry, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities.
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Physician
A physician, medical practitioner, medical doctor, or simply doctor is a professional who practises medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
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Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a disorder of the connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot.
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Plaster
Plaster is a building material used for the protective and/or decorative coating of walls and ceilings and for moulding and casting decorative elements.
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Plastic
Plastic is material consisting of any of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic compounds that are malleable and so can be molded into solid objects.
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Poliomyelitis
Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus.
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Prosthetics and Orthotics International
Prosthetics and Orthotics International is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes papers in the field of orthopedics.
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Prosthetist
A Prosthetist and Orthotist, as defined by The World Health Organization, is a healthcare professional with overall responsibly of Prosthetics & Orthotics treatment, who can supervise and mentor the practice of other personnel.
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Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center is a rehabilitation hospital located in Downey, California, United States.
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints.
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Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a medical condition in which a person's spine has a sideways curve.
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Skeleton
The skeleton is the body part that forms the supporting structure of an organism.
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Specialty (medicine)
A specialty, or speciality, in medicine is a branch of medical practice.
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Spina bifida
Spina bifida is a birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord.
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Spinal cord injury
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that causes temporary or permanent changes in its function.
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Stroke
A stroke is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.
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Subtalar joint
In human anatomy, the subtalar joint, also known as the talocalcaneal joint, is a joint of the foot.
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The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery is a biweekly peer reviewed medical journal in the field of orthopedic surgery.
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Thermoplastic
A thermoplastic, or thermosoftening plastic, is a plastic material, a polymer, that becomes pliable or moldable above a specific temperature and solidifies upon cooling.
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University of Salford
The University of Salford, Manchester is a public research university in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, west of Manchester city centre.
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University of Strathclyde
The University of Strathclyde is a public research university located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Velcro
Velcro Companies is a privately held company that produces fasteners and other products.
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Weight-bearing
In orthopedics, weight-bearing is the amount of weight a patient puts on the leg on which surgery has been performed.
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References
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthotics
