The effect of a semi-rigid thoracolumbosacral orthosis (TLSO) on foot pressure in elderly subjects presenting with spinal hyperkyphosis.

Conclusion: This study showed that using a TLSO can be beneficial for elderly people with hyperkyphosis. Implications for rehabilitation The ageing process can be accompanied by a degeneration of the spine and increase the risk of thoracic hyperkyphosis. The use of corrective orthotic bracing has been shown to improve spinal posture, and increase stability and balance amongst the elderly. Using a TLSO decreases forefoot pressures in stasis, and around the first metatarsal, as well as pressures relating to the second to fifth metatarsals under dynamic conditions. PMID: 31204547 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research