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Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates of Hawaiʻi is marking five years of providing specialized pediatric orthotic and prosthetic ...
The seventh cranial nerve governs the sensation and movement of all the muscles in the face. Damage to this nerve can cause an inability to move one or both sides of the face, affecting a child’s ...
Proper posture helps minimize pressure through your joints and reduces the risk of injury during daily activities. "Bad" posture is often correctable with stretches and strengthening exercises, as ...
For many individuals, traditional orthotics and prosthetics can feel like a compromise, offering function at the expense of comfort and personal fit. The limitations of generic designs often lead to ...
Want more tried and tested recommendations from the RW editors? Sign up to our weekly newsletter Kit Bag. Click here to subscribe. Have you ever considered wearing an orthotic insole while running ...
The cranial vault asymmetrical index (CVAI) decreased from 7% to 2% and the cranial vault asymmetry (CVA) reduced from 7 mm to 3 mm. Conclusion: This case report illustrates the utilization of 3D ...
Keep scrolling to see what we mean. Orthotics are removable insoles that are placed inside of shoes. “There are prefabricated or over-the-counter orthotics and custom orthotics, also called ...
Prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI) is a type of radiation therapy used to prevent the spread (metastasis) of lung cancer from the lungs to the brain. It is also used in certain types of childhood ...
The independent movements and flexibility of various parts of the skull, called cranial kinesis, are an evolutionary innovation that is found in living vertebrates only in some squamates and crown ...