Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of Barriers to Physical Activity Questionnaire for People With Mobility Impairments.

Background: Although physical activity (PA) is an important determinant of health, physically disabled individuals tend to have a sedentary lifestyle. The Barriers to Physical Activity Questionnaire for People with Mobility Impairments (BPAQ-MI) is a self-report instrument evaluating PA barriers. This study was intended to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of BPAQ-MI (P-BPAQ-MI) and to report the prevalence and severity of PA barriers among Persian-speaking individuals.

Design and evaluation of a prosthetic socket for a patient with diabetic-related transtibial amputation: A case report.

This is a report of a diabetic transtibial amputee with severe pain and ulcer in the antero-distal of the tibia. A novel prosthetic socket with an antero-distal silicone wall was designed. The result showed that the patient's satisfaction was increased and the average peak pressure was reduced by using the new socket design.

The effect of toe-only rocker sole shoes on gait variability of the elderly.

Gait variability could associate with fall risk in older people. Rocker sole shoes are commonly prescribed to reduce plantar pressure and facilitate forward movement. Thus, it may affect gait stability.

Comparison of the Modified Lumbar Pelvic Belt with the Current Belt on Low Back and Pelvic Pain in Pregnant Women.

Background: Low back pain is one of the most common problems for pregnant women during pregnancy. Most belts are designed for supporting the surface of the symphysis pubis or upper anterior iliac spine without any support in the lumbar region.

Objective: This study aimed to compare the related effects between the new design and the current belt on the pain and function of pregnant women.

Nonlinear analysis of dynamic stability in walking with toe-only rocker sole shoes in elderly.

Background: Elderly subjects are at the risk of falling. One type of shoe intervention used for this group of the subjects is the shoe with rocker. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of shoes with various degrees of rockers on dynamic stability of elderly subjects while walking.

Effects of Two Different Hip-Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses on Postural Stability in Subjects with Spinal Cord Injury: A Pilot Study.

Study Design: Pilot study.

Purpose: Evaluation of two different hip-knee-ankle-foot orthoses (HKAFOs; medial linkage reciprocating gait orthosis [MLRGO] and isocentric reciprocating gait orthosis [IRGO]) using gait and postural stability analysis in four subjects with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Overview Of Literature: To the best of our knowledge, no study has evaluated postural stability in subjects with SCI when using MLRGO and IRGO.

A systematic review of variables used to assess clinically acceptable alignment of unilateral transtibial amputees in the literature.

Prosthetic alignment is a subjective concept which lacks reliability. The outcome responsiveness to prosthetic alignment quality could help to improve subjective and instrument assisted prosthetic alignment. This study was aimed to review variables used to assess clinically acceptable alignment in the literature.

Development and preliminary evaluation of a new anatomically based prosthetic alignment method for below-knee prosthesis.

The objectives of current study were to a) assess similarities and relationships between anatomical landmark-based angles and distances of lower limbs in unilateral transtibial amputees and b) develop and evaluate a new anatomically based static prosthetic alignment method. First substudy assessed the anthropometrical differences and relationships between the lower limbs in the photographs taken from amputees. Data were analyzed via paired t-test and regression analysis.

Design and analysis of an original powered foot clearance creator mechanism for walking in patients with spinal cord injury.

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the performance of an original powered foot clearance creator (PFCC) mechanism worn in conjunction with an isocentric reciprocal gait orthosis (IRGO) and evaluate its effect on trunk compensatory movements and spatiotemporal parameters in nine healthy subjects.

Method: A PFCC motorized mechanism was designed that incorporated twin sole plates, the movements of which enabled increased toe to floor clearance during swing phase. A prototype was constructed in combination with an IRGO, and hence was re-named as an IRGO-PFCC orthosis.

The influence of a rocker sole adaptation on gait parameters in spinal cord injury patients ambulating with the advanced reciprocating gait orthosis - a pilot study.

Objective: When walking with an advanced reciprocating gait orthosis (ARGO), ankle and knee joint motion is restricted which causes an un-cosmetic gait compared to normal walking. The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a rocker modification for use with the ARGO in order to improve hip joint kinematics, walking speed, step length and cadence.

Method: Spinal cord injury patients (n = 4) with thoracic-level injury participated in this study, and walked with a standard ARGO and one which was also adapted with a rocker sole in a randomized order.

A custom-made neoprene thumb carpometacarpal orthosis with thermoplastic stabilization: an orthosis that promotes function and improvement in patients with the first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis.

Background And Aim: Patients with mild to moderate first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis report pain, a reduction in pinch and grip strength and hand function. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of a custom-made neoprene thumb carpometacarpal orthosis with thermoplastic stabilization on pain, function, grip strength, and key pinch in these patients.

Technique: A total of 11 volunteer patients participated in this study.

A novel technique for fabricating an ear prosthesis in a patient with congenital ear deformity.

Background And Aim: Microtia is one of the forms of ear loss and deformity. A prosthesis that is simple to apply, and which has adequate suspension and acceptable aesthetics, can be useful in the rehabilitation of patients with this deficit and can improve the social and psychological effects of patients with ear amputation. The aim of this article was to describe a novel technique for fabricating ear prosthesis in a patient with congenital ear deformity.

Design and fabrication of a finger prosthesis based on a new method of suspension.

Background And Aim: Finger amputation is one of the most common types of amputation. Prosthesis with adequate suspension, user-friendly design, and an aesthetic appearance can be effective in the rehabilitation of these patients. The aim of this technical note was to propose a technique for fabrication of finger prosthesis with a new suspension approach for such patients.

Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with partial ear amputation using a self suspension technique.

Background And Aim: Partial ear amputations are one of the forms of ear loss. A user-friendly design of prosthesis with safe suspension and an aesthetic appearance can be helpful to a patient who has lost part of their ear due to congenital absence or trauma. Prosthetic use has social and psychological effects on the patient and their family.