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  2. Orthotics - Wikipedia

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    A knee brace is not meant to treat an injury or disease on its own, but is used as a component of treatment along with drugs, physical therapy and possibly surgery. When used properly, a knee brace may help an individual to stay active by enhancing the position and movement of the knee or reducing pain. [medical citation needed]

  3. Patellar subluxation syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Conservative treatment in primary acute LPD (lateral patellar dislocation) is the therapy of choice. It includes a multimodal approach with behavioural education of the patient, physical therapy, braces, weight reduction and pain medication. [4] Physical therapy especially focuses on muscle strengthening and proprioceptive exercises.

  4. Knee arthritis - Wikipedia

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    Supportive devices like knee braces can be used for symptom relief in osteoarthritis of the knee. [25] [26] Knee braces may however result in discomfort, skin irritation, swelling, and may not provide benefits to all. [26] Using a cane, shock-absorbent footwear and inserts, elastic bandages, and knee sleeves may also be helpful for managing ...

  5. Orthotist - Wikipedia

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    An orthotist has an overall responsibly of orthotics treatment, who can supervise and mentor the practice of other personnel. [1] They are clinicians trained to assess the needs of the user, prescribe treatment, determine the precise technical specifications of orthotic devices, take measurements and image of body segments, prepare model of the ...

  6. The best knee braces of 2024 - AOL

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    Hinged braces: Hinged braces hold the knee in the proper alignment and limit movement, offering more stability. Unloader braces: Unloader braces are a type of hinged brace that’s more rigid and ...

  7. Knee pain - Wikipedia

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    Knee pain is pain caused by wear and tear, such as osteoarthritis or a meniscal tear. Effective treatments for knee pain include physical therapy exercises, [28] pain-reducing drugs such as ibuprofen, joint stretching, [29] [30] knee replacement surgery, and weight loss in people who are overweight. [27]

  8. Jerusalem resident detained for suspected Iranian spy plot - AOL

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    An Israeli resident of Jerusalem has been arrested on suspicion of being in contact with Iranian intelligence agents as part of a plot to carry out an attack in Israel in return for payment ...

  9. Neuromechanics of orthoses - Wikipedia

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    For that reason, most active orthoses are tethered to a power source - which works well enough for research and patient rehabilitation, since that also means a computer is always nearby [1] Other challenges when making an active orthosis is the close interface with the human. This presents difficulties with aligning the joints of the operator ...