Health-protecting and health-promoting information
Informational content on prosthetics and orthotics. The content does not replace diagnosis or treatment; applications are carried out in line with a specialist physician's prescription or medical report.
207 informational articles
Mechanical or Microprocessor? Differences Between Prosthetic Knee Joints
How do mechanical and microprocessor prosthetic knee joints work, and when are they preferred? Information on gait phases, safety and water resistance.
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Cranial Remolding Orthosis: An Approach to Head Shape Deformities in Infants
An informative explanation of how a cranial remolding orthosis works in positional head shape deformities such as plagiocephaly and brachycephaly.
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Running and Sports Prostheses: The Basics
Information on how running and sports prostheses work, their use in below-knee and above-knee amputations, and selection according to activity level.
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Arm and Shoulder Orthoses: What Do They Do and When Are They Used?
An informational guide explaining the function and materials of arm, shoulder and elbow orthoses and supports, and when a physician may recommend them.
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Arm and Hand Prostheses: An Overview
An informational article on the types, working principles and fitting process of upper limb prostheses.
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What You Need to Know About Hip Orthoses and Supports
How are hip orthoses and supports used to stabilize, correct and relieve the hip joint? Explore their types and areas of use.
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Supporting Mobility After Stroke and Orthotic Fittings
Information on movement problems after stroke, the stages of recovery, and orthoses and supportive solutions applied under the physician's guidance.
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Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) and Orthotic Support
What is hereditary spastic paraplegia, what symptoms does it present with and how can orthoses and physiotherapy help preserve walking ability?
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What Is Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR)?
Targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) is a surgical technique that enables intuitive prosthetic control through nerve transfer after upper limb amputation.
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Returning to Mobility After Lower Limb Amputation
General information on the stages of rehabilitation after lower limb amputation, prosthetic fitting and gait training.
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What Is FES? Areas of Use and the Assessment Process
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a rehabilitation method that supports movement with low-level electrical stimulation of weakened or paralyzed muscles.
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Fibromyalgia and Wearable Neuromodulation: Supportive Solutions
The wearable neuromodulation approach that may help manage pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia, how it works and the points that need to be considered.
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Information on Hand Orthoses and Supports
General information on hand, wrist, thumb and finger orthoses and supports: their intended uses, how they differ and how long they are worn.
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Knee Osteoarthritis and Orthotic Support
An overview of the symptoms, stages, diagnosis and treatment options of knee osteoarthritis, and the role of orthoses in reducing load on the joint.
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Partial Hand and Finger Prostheses
General information on the types and functions of partial hand and finger prostheses, the process of obtaining one and everyday use habits.
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Custom-Made Insoles and Orthotic Applications with 3D Technology
General information on custom-made insoles and orthoses produced with 3D technology: how they are planned and in which situations they are considered.
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Custom-Made Insoles
What is a custom-made insole, in which situations is it used and how does the fitting process work? A general informational guide to foot health.
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Custom-Made Insole Fitting
What is a custom-made insole, how is it prepared and in which situations is it used? Information on foot analysis, measurement and the fitting process.
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