Influence of age and level of activity on the applicability of a walker orthosis - a prospective study in different cohorts of healthy volunteers

Influence of age and level of activity on the applicability of a walker orthosis - a prospective study in different cohorts of healthy volunteers

Abstract Background Walker orthosis are frequently prescribed as they are removable to allow wound control, body care and physiotherapy and are adaptable to the soft tissue conditions. The prerequisite for successful treatment with any walker orthosis is a correct use by the patient. Therefore, the...

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Main Authors: Alena Sint, Sebastian Felix Baumbach, Wolfgang Böcker, Christian Kammerlander, Karl-Georg Kanz, Mareen Braunstein, Hans Polzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Orthosis
Ankle immobilisation
Level of activity
Elderly
Patient safety
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2366-2

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