Objective Although it is only a part of their therapeutic effect, the mechanical effect of compression or contention medical devices (CCMD) is always claimed by the manufacturers. However, the mechanism…
Objective Following a transfemoral (TF) amputation, the ability to walk with a prosthesis is the main objective of rehabilitation. The achieved speed of walking is considered a determining factor in…
Objective A total of 27.6% of elderly people can not transfer from supine to sitting position. This driving plan consists on an anterior flexion and rotation of trunk to bring…
Objective The seating intervention for wheelchair users intends to achieve a comfortable and functional position and to limit the risk of complications due to long sitting period (pain and discomfort,…
Opinion/Feedback The mechanisms that govern the application of noninvasive functional electrical stimulation (FES) have been delineated and clearly described in numerous evidenced-based research publications. The aim of this review is…
Objective The shoulder is painful in 70% of post-stroke patients. Sling and shoulder orthosis are important for medical care. However, series slings have not proved efficiency to improve upper limb…
Objective Camptocormia is a postural disease characterized by the trunk’s antero-flexion during the walking gait. A brace to correct the posture is usually proposed. The evaluation of its effect through…
Objective Vitamin D works on many biological parameters, functions and pathophysiological phenomena, such as bone metabolism but also extra-osseous metabolism (muscular role immunomodulator, cardiac, infectious). In France, the prevalence of…
Opinion/Feedback QMA brings together the different measurement methods that can help the clinician in providing relevant evidence concerning orthosis effectiveness according to its functional purpose: immobilize, stabilize, fix, supply, and…
Objective To study the acute effect of static and dynamic stretching on the knee muscle strength and postural capacity in athletes. Patients and methods Fifteen judokas performed 2 stretching protocols…
