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Unloading shoes for intermittent claudication : a randomised crossover trial. (2017)
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Tew, G., Shalan, A., Jordan, A., Cook, L., Coleman, E., Fairhurst, C., …Thompson, A. (2017). Unloading shoes for intermittent claudication : a randomised crossover trial. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 17(1), 283. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-017-0716-x

Background The purpose of this study was to assess the functional effects and acceptability of rocker-soled shoes that were designed to relatively “unload” the calf muscles during walking in people with calf claudication due to peripheral arteria... Read More about Unloading shoes for intermittent claudication : a randomised crossover trial..

Effect of a knee-ankle-foot orthosis on knee kinematics and kinetics in an individual with varus knee alignment (2016)
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Alfatafta, H., Hutchins, S., Liu, A., & Jones, R. (2016). Effect of a knee-ankle-foot orthosis on knee kinematics and kinetics in an individual with varus knee alignment. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 28(4), 186-190. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPO.0000000000000111

Background: Knee valgus braces are used to reduce knee load and varus deformities in individuals with medial compartment osteoarthritis (OA). The purpose of this study was to determine whether the kinematics and kinetics of the knee are improved when... Read More about Effect of a knee-ankle-foot orthosis on knee kinematics and kinetics in an individual with varus knee alignment.

The use of a valgus knee brace on muscle cocontraction during walking and stair climbing in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis (2016)
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Al-Zahrani, Y., Liu, A., Herrington, L., Hutchins, S., & Jones, R. (2016). The use of a valgus knee brace on muscle cocontraction during walking and stair climbing in individuals with medial knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 24(S1), S472-S473. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2016.01.863

Correlations between Berg balance scale and gait speed in individuals with stroke wearing ankle–foot orthoses – a pilot study (2016)
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Kobayashi, T., Leung, A., Akazawa, Y., & Hutchins, S. (2016). Correlations between Berg balance scale and gait speed in individuals with stroke wearing ankle–foot orthoses – a pilot study. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 11(3), 219-222. https://doi.org/10.3109/17483107.2014.932019

Purpose: The Berg balance scale (BBS) is commonly used to assess balancing ability in patients with stroke. The BBS may be a good candidate for clinical assessment prior to orthotic intervention, if it correlates well with outcome measures such as ga... Read More about Correlations between Berg balance scale and gait speed in individuals with stroke wearing ankle–foot orthoses – a pilot study.

Evaluation of gait symmetry in poliomyelitis subjects : Comparison of a conventional knee ankle foot orthosis (KAFO) and a new powered KAFO. (2015)
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Arazpour, M., Ahmadi, F., Bahramizadeh, M., Samadiam, M., Mousavi, M., Bani, M., & Hutchins, S. (2016). Evaluation of gait symmetry in poliomyelitis subjects : Comparison of a conventional knee ankle foot orthosis (KAFO) and a new powered KAFO. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(6), 689-695. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364615596063

Background: Compared to able-bodied subjects, subjects with post polio syndrome and poliomyelitis demonstrate a preference for weight-bearing on the non-paretic limb, causing gait asymmetry. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the... Read More about Evaluation of gait symmetry in poliomyelitis subjects : Comparison of a conventional knee ankle foot orthosis (KAFO) and a new powered KAFO..

The effect of aging on gait parameters in able-bodied older subjects: a literature review (2015)
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Aboutorabi, A., Arazpour, M., Bahramizadeh, M., Hutchins, S., & Fadayevatan, R. (2016). The effect of aging on gait parameters in able-bodied older subjects: a literature review. Aging clinical and experimental research, 28(3), 393-405. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-015-0420-6

Background Gait disorders are common in the elderly populations, and their prevalence increases with age. Abnormal gait has been associated with greater risk for adverse outcomes in older adults, such as immobility and falls, which in turn lead to... Read More about The effect of aging on gait parameters in able-bodied older subjects: a literature review.

The influence of a powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis on walking in poliomyelitis subjects: A pilot study (2015)
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Arazpour, M., Moradi, A., Samadian, M., Bahramizadeh, M., Joghtaei, M., Ahmadi Bani, M., …Mardani, M. (2016). The influence of a powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis on walking in poliomyelitis subjects: A pilot study. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(3), 377-383. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364615592703

Background: Traditionally, the anatomical knee joint is locked in extension when walking with a conventional knee-ankle-foot orthosis. A powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis was developed to provide restriction of knee flexion during stance phase and act... Read More about The influence of a powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis on walking in poliomyelitis subjects: A pilot study.

The physiological cost index of walking with a powered knee ankle foot orthosis in subjects with poliomyelitis : A pilot study (2015)
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Arazpour, M., Samadian, M., Hutchins, S., Bani, M., & Curran, S. (2015). The physiological cost index of walking with a powered knee ankle foot orthosis in subjects with poliomyelitis : A pilot study. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(4), 454-459. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364615592697

Background: A powered knee ankle foot orthosis (KAFO) was developed to provide restriction of knee flexion during stance phase and active flexion and extension of the knee during swing phase of gait. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to dete... Read More about The physiological cost index of walking with a powered knee ankle foot orthosis in subjects with poliomyelitis : A pilot study.

Comparison of the efficacy of a neutral wrist splint and wrist splint with lumbrical unit for the treatment of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (2015)
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Golriz, B., Bani Ismail, M., Arazpour, M., Curran, S., Madani, S., & Hutchins, S. (2016). Comparison of the efficacy of a neutral wrist splint and wrist splint with lumbrical unit for the treatment of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(5), 617-623. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364615592695

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of a neutral wrist splint or a wrist splint with an additional metacarpophalangeal (MCP) unit on pain, function, grip and pinch strength in patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel synd... Read More about Comparison of the efficacy of a neutral wrist splint and wrist splint with lumbrical unit for the treatment of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Comparison of gait between healthy participants and persons with spinal cord injury when using the advanced reciprocating gait orthosis (2015)
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Arazpour, M., Joghtaei, M., Bahramizadeh, M., Ahmadi Bani, M., Hutchins, S., Curran, S., …Mardani, M. (2016). Comparison of gait between healthy participants and persons with spinal cord injury when using the advanced reciprocating gait orthosis. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(2), 287-293. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364615592699

Background: The advanced reciprocating gait orthosis (ARGO) has a rigid structure which provides restricted movement at the hip, knee, and ankle joints and incorporates a pelvic section with an extended section in the lumbar region. Healthy subjects,... Read More about Comparison of gait between healthy participants and persons with spinal cord injury when using the advanced reciprocating gait orthosis.

Effect of a new hand-forearm splint on grip strength, pain, and function in patients with tennis elbow (2015)
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Najafi, M., Arazpour, M., Aminian, G., Curran, S., Madani, S., & Hutchins, S. (2016). Effect of a new hand-forearm splint on grip strength, pain, and function in patients with tennis elbow. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(3), 363-368. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364615592694

BACKGROUND: While the effectiveness of orthoses prescribed for tennis elbow has been reported in several studies, the effect of how they may limit movements which aggravate this condition has not yet been explored. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of th... Read More about Effect of a new hand-forearm splint on grip strength, pain, and function in patients with tennis elbow.

The influence of thermoplastic thoraco lumbo sacral orthoses on standing balance in subjects with idiopathic scoliosis (2015)
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Khanal, M., Arazpour, M., Bahramizadeh, M., Samadian, M., Hutchins, S., Kashani, R., …Sadeghi, H. (2016). The influence of thermoplastic thoraco lumbo sacral orthoses on standing balance in subjects with idiopathic scoliosis. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(4), 460-466. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364615589466

Background: Idiopathic scoliosis patients have postural equilibrium problems. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess postural control in subjects with idiopathic scoliosis following a 4-month intervention in an unbraced position.... Read More about The influence of thermoplastic thoraco lumbo sacral orthoses on standing balance in subjects with idiopathic scoliosis.

A systematic review of the effect of foot orthoses and shoe characteristics on balance in healthy older subjects (2015)
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Aboutorabi, A., Bahramizadeh, M., Arazpour, M., Fadayevatan, R., Farahmand, F., Curran, S., & Hutchins, S. (2016). A systematic review of the effect of foot orthoses and shoe characteristics on balance in healthy older subjects. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(2), 170-181. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364615588342

Background: Foot orthoses are used to optimize lower extremity function and can improve postural stability by enhancing the afferent somatosensory feedback available to the central nervous system. Objective: The aim of this review was to evalua... Read More about A systematic review of the effect of foot orthoses and shoe characteristics on balance in healthy older subjects.

The gait and energy efficiency of stance control knee-ankle-foot orthoses: A literature review (2015)
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Rafiaei, M., Bahramizadeh, M., Arazpour, M., Samadian, M., Hutchins, S., Farahmand, F., & Mardani, M. (2016). The gait and energy efficiency of stance control knee-ankle-foot orthoses: A literature review. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(2), 202-214. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364615588346

Background: The use of knee–ankle–foot orthoses with drop locked knee joints produces some limitations for walking in subjects with quadriceps muscle weakness. The development of stance control orthoses can potentially improve their functionality.... Read More about The gait and energy efficiency of stance control knee-ankle-foot orthoses: A literature review.

The efficiency of orthotic interventions on energy consumption in paraplegic patients : a literature review (2015)
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Arazpour, M., Samadian, M., Bahramizadeh, M., Joghtaei, M., Maleki, M., Ahmadi Bani, M., & Hutchins, S. (2015). The efficiency of orthotic interventions on energy consumption in paraplegic patients : a literature review. Spinal Cord, 53(3), 168-175. https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.2014.227

Study design: This is a systematic literature review. Objectives: Different types of orthoses have been developed to enable and facilitate ambulation in individuals with paraplegia. However, their effect on energy consumption while ambulating is not... Read More about The efficiency of orthotic interventions on energy consumption in paraplegic patients : a literature review.

The efficacy of powered orthoses on walking in persons with paraplegia (2015)
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Arazpour, M., Hutchins, S., & Ahmadi Bani, M. (2015). The efficacy of powered orthoses on walking in persons with paraplegia. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 39(2), 90-99. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364613520031

Background: Powered orthoses are a new generation of assistive devices for people with spinal cord injury, which are designed to induce motion to paralyzed lower limb joints using external power via electric motors or pneumatic or hydraulic actuators... Read More about The efficacy of powered orthoses on walking in persons with paraplegia.

The efficiency of mechanical orthoses in affecting parameters associated with daily living in spinal cord injury patients: a literature review (2015)
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Ahmadi Bani, M., Arazpour, M., Farahmand, F., Mousavi, M., & Hutchins, S. (2015). The efficiency of mechanical orthoses in affecting parameters associated with daily living in spinal cord injury patients: a literature review. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 10(3), 183-190. https://doi.org/10.3109/17483107.2013.875067

Objective: The most simple and common approach in providing standing and walking by subjects with spinal cord injury (SCI) is the use of mechanical orthoses. These include traditional orthoses, medial linkage orthoses (MLOs) and reciprocating gait or... Read More about The efficiency of mechanical orthoses in affecting parameters associated with daily living in spinal cord injury patients: a literature review.

The influence of a rocker sole adaptation on gait parameters in spinal cord injury patients ambulating with the advanced reciprocating gait orthosis – a pilot study (2015)
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Arazpour, M., Hutchins, S., Ahmadi Bani, M., Curran, S., Bahramizadeh, M., Saberi, H., & Mardani, M. (2015). The influence of a rocker sole adaptation on gait parameters in spinal cord injury patients ambulating with the advanced reciprocating gait orthosis – a pilot study. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 10(1), 89-92. https://doi.org/10.3109/17483107.2013.838805

Objective: When walking with an advanced reciprocating gait orthosis (ARGO), ankle and knee joint motion is restricted which causes an un-cosmetic gait compared to normal walking. The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a rocker modific... Read More about The influence of a rocker sole adaptation on gait parameters in spinal cord injury patients ambulating with the advanced reciprocating gait orthosis – a pilot study.

Design and analysis of a new medial reciprocal linkage using a lower limb paralysis simulator (2015)
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Ahmadi Bani, M., Arazpour, M., Farahmand, F., Sefati, S., Baniasad, M., Hutchins, S., …Mousavi, M. (2015). Design and analysis of a new medial reciprocal linkage using a lower limb paralysis simulator. Spinal Cord, 53(5), 380-386. https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.2014.193

STUDY DESIGN: A feasibility study on the effect of a new reciprocating orthosis on specific gait parameters for use by people with spinal cord injury. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to design and develop a new medial linkage orthosis (MLO)... Read More about Design and analysis of a new medial reciprocal linkage using a lower limb paralysis simulator.

The influence of orthotic gait training with an isocentric reciprocating gait orthosis on the walking ability of paraplegic patients: a pilot study (2015)
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Samadian, M., Arazpour, M., Ahmadi Bani, M., Pouyan, A., Bahramizadeh, M., & Hutchins, S. (2015). The influence of orthotic gait training with an isocentric reciprocating gait orthosis on the walking ability of paraplegic patients: a pilot study. Spinal Cord, 53(10), 754-757. https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.2015.60

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of walking with an isocentric reciprocating gait orthosis (IRGO) by spinal cord injury (SCI) patients on walking speed, distance walked and energy consumption whilst participating in a 1... Read More about The influence of orthotic gait training with an isocentric reciprocating gait orthosis on the walking ability of paraplegic patients: a pilot study.