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Research

  • To helmet or not to helmet: a longitudinal study of the asymmetric head

    Principal Investigator: Simon Lalor

    Other investigators: Robert Reitmaier, Matt Carlile

    Aim:Ìý The aim was to evaluate skull asymmetry from 4 to 48 months of age, in children with mild plagiocephaly treated with repositioning and physiotherapy and in children with moderate to severe plagiocephaly treated with a Cranial Remodeling Orthosis.Ìý


    Participation experiences of young people with limb difference in sports and recreation in Australia: a qualitative study

    Primary Investigator: Rachel Toovey

    Other investigators: Simon Lalor, Meleita Finnigan

    Aim: The primary objective was to investigate the experiences of young people with limb difference participating in sports and recreation.

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    Tuning the mechanical responses of 3D-printed ankle-foot orthoses: A numerical study

    Primary investigator : Chenxi Peng

    Other investigators: Simon Lalor

    Aim:ÌýThis study aims to evaluate how AFO design affects the mechanical responses of 3D-printed AFOs.

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    Equino-plano-valgus foot in cerebral palsy – clinical principles and surgical techniques review (world perspective). Report from the 5th edition of the Transatlantic Orthopedic Surgery Webinar 2023

    Primary Investigator: L Wozniak

    Orther investigators : Simon Lalor

    Aim:ÌýThe webinar’s main topic was treating equino-plano-valgus foot in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

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    Exploring the rationale for prescribing ankle–foot orthoses and supramalleolar orthoses in children with cerebral palsy: A narrative synthesis of rationale statements

    Primary Investigator: Asumi Dailey

    Aim:ÌýTo explore the rationale for prescribing AFOs and SMOs in children with CP and its link to the choice of outcome measure used.

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