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Impact of a dynamic ankle orthosis on acute pain and function in patients with mechanical foot and ankle pain.
Abstract
Over two million Americans visit the doctor each year for foot and ankle pain stemming from a degenerative condition or injury. Ankle-foot orthoses can effectively manage symptoms, but traditional designs have limitations. This study investigates the acute impact of a novel "dynamic ankle-foot orthosis" ("orthosis") in populations with mechanical pain (from motion or weight-bearing).