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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.

The use of an adjustable electrode housing unit to compare electrode alignment and contact variation with myoelectric prosthesis functionality: A pilot study (2014)
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and contact variation with myoelectric prosthesis functionality: A pilot study. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(1), 123-128. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364614545417

Background: Usable myoelectric control relies on secure and intimate contact at all times between the electrode, the socket and the residual limb. At present, there is little post-fitting socket adjustment available to prosthetists with respect to el... Read More about The use of an adjustable electrode housing unit to compare electrode alignment and contact variation with myoelectric prosthesis functionality: A pilot study.

Gait evaluation of new powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis in able-bodied persons: A pilot study (2014)
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Arazpour, M., Ahmadi, F., Bani, M., Hutchins, S., Bahramizadeh, M., Ghomshe, F., & Kashani, R. (2014). Gait evaluation of new powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis in able-bodied persons: A pilot study. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 38(1), 39-45. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364613486917

Background: Knee-ankle-foot orthoses are utilized for walking by patients with lower limb weakness. However, they may be rejected by patients due to the lack of knee flexion available when using them for walking activities. Aim: The aim of this study... Read More about Gait evaluation of new powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis in able-bodied persons: A pilot study.

Effect of rocker shoe design features on forefoot plantar pressures in people with and without diabetes (2013)
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Chapman, J., Preece, S., Braunstein, B., Höhne, A., Nester, C., Brueggemann, G., & Hutchins, S. (2013). Effect of rocker shoe design features on forefoot plantar pressures in people with and without diabetes. Clinical Biomechanics, 28(6), 679-685. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2013.05.005

Background: There is no consensus on the precise rocker shoe outsole design that will optimally reduce plantar pressure in people with diabetes. This study aimed to understand how peak plantar pressure is influenced by systematically varying three de... Read More about Effect of rocker shoe design features on forefoot plantar pressures in people with and without diabetes.

Evaluating the contribution of a neural component of ankle joint resistive torque in patients with stroke using a manual device (2011)
Journal Article
Kobayashi, T., Leung, A., Akazawa, Y., & Hutchins, S. (2011). Evaluating the contribution of a neural component of ankle joint resistive torque in patients with stroke using a manual device. Brain Injury, 25(3), 307-314. https://doi.org/10.3109/02699052.2010.551647

Primary objective: to investigate the methodology using a manual ankle joint resistive torque measurement device to evaluate the contribution of the neural component of ankle joint resistive torque in patients with stroke. Research design: Within-sub... Read More about Evaluating the contribution of a neural component of ankle joint resistive torque in patients with stroke using a manual device.

Feasibility study for a controllable orthotic knee joint (2011)
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Hutchins, S., Miller, K., Stallard, J., Woollam, P., & Smith, C. (2011). Feasibility study for a controllable orthotic knee joint. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 6(6), 536-545. https://doi.org/10.3109/17483107.2011.580901

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of producing an orthotic knee joint that could lock and unlock during ambulation for eventual use in a reciprocating gait orthosis (RGO) for severely disabled patients. Method. T... Read More about Feasibility study for a controllable orthotic knee joint.

Design of a manual device to measure ankle joint stiffness and range of motion (2011)
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Kobayashi, T., Leung, A., & Hutchins, S. (2011). Design of a manual device to measure ankle joint stiffness and range of motion. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 35(4), 478-481. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364611425696

Background and Aim: Ankle joint stiffness and its range of motion (ROM) are commonly assessed to determine the appropriate mechanical characteristics required in an effective ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) prescription. The aim of this technical note is t... Read More about Design of a manual device to measure ankle joint stiffness and range of motion.

Techniques to measure rigidity of ankle-foot orthosis: a review (2011)
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Kobayashi, T., Leung, A., & Hutchins, S. (2011). Techniques to measure rigidity of ankle-foot orthosis: a review. Journal of rehabilitation research and development, 48(5), 565-576. https://doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2010.10.0193

We performed this review to provide a clearer understanding of how to effectively measure ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) rigidity. This information is important to ensure appropriate orthotic intervention in the treatment of patients with pathological gai... Read More about Techniques to measure rigidity of ankle-foot orthosis: a review.

Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with partial ear amputation using a self suspension technique (2011)
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Mardani, M., Arazpour, M., Bani, M., Hutchins, S., Zarezadeh, F., Sojodi, M., & Bahramizadeh, M. (2011). Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with partial ear amputation using a self suspension technique. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 35(4), 473-477. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364611422269

Background and Aim: Partial ear amputations are one of the forms of ear loss. A user-friendly design of prosthesis with safe suspension and an aesthetic appearance can be helpful to a patient who has lost part of their ear due to congenital absence o... Read More about Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with partial ear amputation using a self suspension technique.

Quantitative measurement of spastic ankle joint stiffness using a manual device: A preliminary study (2010)
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Kobayashi, T., Leung, A., Akazawa, Y., Tanaka, M., & Hutchins, S. (2010). Quantitative measurement of spastic ankle joint stiffness using a manual device: A preliminary study. Journal of Biomechanics, 43(9), 1831-1834. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.02.024

Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are commonly prescribed to improve gait. The stiffness of an AFO is central for successful prescription; however, the recommended level of stiffness is currently based on the experience of clinicians. Therefore, the aim of... Read More about Quantitative measurement of spastic ankle joint stiffness using a manual device: A preliminary study.

The physiological cost index of walking with an isocentric reciprocating gait orthosis among patients with T12–L1 spinal cord injury (2009)
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Leung, A., Wong, A., Wong, E., & Hutchins, S. (2009). The physiological cost index of walking with an isocentric reciprocating gait orthosis among patients with T12–L1 spinal cord injury. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 33(1), 61-68. https://doi.org/10.1080/03093640802562368

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the Physiological Cost Index of walking with a reciprocating gait orthosis to that of walking with bilateral knee-ankle-foot orthoses (KAFOs) by subjects with paraplegia resulting from T12 – L1 sp... Read More about The physiological cost index of walking with an isocentric reciprocating gait orthosis among patients with T12–L1 spinal cord injury.

Joint motion control of a powered lower limb orthosis for rehabilitation (2006)
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Costa, N., Bezdicek, M., Brown, M., Gray, J., Caldwell, D., & Hutchins, S. (2006). Joint motion control of a powered lower limb orthosis for rehabilitation. International Journal of Automation and Computing, 3(3), 271-281. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11633-006-0271-x

Many patients with spinal injures are confined to wheelchairs, leading to a sedentary lifestyle with secondary pathologies and increased dependence on a carer. Increasing evidence has shown that locomotor training reduces the incidence of these secon... Read More about Joint motion control of a powered lower limb orthosis for rehabilitation.

Design of a stiffness-adjustable ankle-foot orthosis and its effect on ankle joint kinematics in patients with stroke
Journal Article
Kobayashi, T., Leung, A., Akazawa, Y., & Hutchins, S. Design of a stiffness-adjustable ankle-foot orthosis and its effect on ankle joint kinematics in patients with stroke. Gait & Posture, 33(4), 721-723. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.02.005

Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are commonly prescribed to improve gait. The stiffness of an AFO is central for successful prescription; however, the recommended level of stiffness is currently based on the experience of clinicians. Therefore, the aim of... Read More about Design of a stiffness-adjustable ankle-foot orthosis and its effect on ankle joint kinematics in patients with stroke.

Design of an automated device to measure sagittal plane stiffness of an articulated ankle-foot orthosis
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Kobayashi, T., Leung, A., Akazawa, Y., Naito, H., Tanaka, M., & Hutchins, S. Design of an automated device to measure sagittal plane stiffness of an articulated ankle-foot orthosis. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 34(4), 439-448. https://doi.org/10.3109/03093646.2010.495370

The purpose of this study was to design a new automated stiffness measurement device which could perform a simultaneous measurement of both dorsi- and plantarflexion angles and the corresponding resistive torque around the rotational centre of an art... Read More about Design of an automated device to measure sagittal plane stiffness of an articulated ankle-foot orthosis.

A custom-made neoprene thumb carpometacarpal orthosis with thermoplastic stabilization: An orthosis that promotes function and improvement in patients with the first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis
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Ahmadi Bani, M., Arazpour, M., Hutchins, S., Layeghi, F., Bahramizadeh, M., & Mardani, M. A custom-made neoprene thumb carpometacarpal orthosis with thermoplastic stabilization: An orthosis that promotes function and improvement in patients with the first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 38(1), 79-82. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364613488621

Background and aim: Patients with mild to moderate first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis report pain, a reduction in pinch and grip strength and hand function. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of a custom-made neoprene thumb c... Read More about A custom-made neoprene thumb carpometacarpal orthosis with thermoplastic stabilization: An orthosis that promotes function and improvement in patients with the first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis.

The effect of a knee ankle foot orthosis on lower limb kinematics and kinetics in an individual with varus knee alignment
Thesis
Alfatafta, H. (in press). The effect of a knee ankle foot orthosis on lower limb kinematics and kinetics in an individual with varus knee alignment. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Introduction: Increased knee loading and a varus knee deformity have been linked with progression of knee osteoarthritis and thus, reducing both of these are key treatment principles. There are different types of orthoses which are recommended to cor... Read More about The effect of a knee ankle foot orthosis on lower limb kinematics and kinetics in an individual with varus knee alignment.