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Understanding the Different Types of Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs)
Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs) are vital devices used in physical rehabilitation and daily life support for individuals with specific needs. These assistive tools provide valuable support to the foot and ankle region, compensating for weakness, accommodating deformities,...
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KAFO: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis
A KAFO or knee-ankle-foot orthosis is a specially molded plastic shell with metal uprights and knee joints designed to provide corrective and supportive functions to the ankle, foot, and knee areas. It can improve posture, body alignment, mobility, and bone and muscle...
Everything You Need to Know About a TLSO Brace
A TLSO, or thoracolumbosacral orthosis, is a type of back brace used to limit motion and promote healing in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions of the spine. It's typically prescribed after surgery or for stable middle and lower back fractures and can also be...
Babies Head Shape: What You Need To Know About Cranial Deformities
Bringing a baby home from the hospital is very exciting. But it can also be a scary time as you navigate the first few months as a parent. The list of things you have to worry about as your child develops can seem endless. Being on the lookout for health issues in...
Managing Your Child’s Pectus Carinatum Condition: What You Need to Know
Having your child get diagnosed with pectus carinatum can be a frightening experience. The disease can take a toll on you and your child’s mental state. Bracing and other medical interventions can be used to remedy pectus carinatum. What is Pectus Carinatum?...