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Assistive technologies

Toward evidence-based prescription of prosthetic ankle-foot devices: A multisite randomized crossover trial identifying performance-based, patient-reported, and biomechanical parameters sensitive to device type

Jason T. Maikos, Alexis N. Sidiropoulos, John M. Chomack, David V. Herlihy, Brad D. Hendershot, Alison L. Pruziner, Samuel L. Phillips, Jeffrey T. Heckman, Timothy E. Moore, Zoe Gibbs McBride, Jongwoo Choi, Christopher L. Dearth, The Prosthetic Foot Prescription Consortia , Leif M. Nelson

published 02 Jul 2026

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Comparative effects of bioelectric and manual toothbrushing on acrylic denture teeth: Surface integrity and wear analysis

Luiz A. Pimenta, Carlos Nicolas Nowik, Salar Zeinali, Young Wook Kim

published 02 Jul 2026

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Investigating compensatory adjustments induced by rhythmic auditory stimulation for changes in temporal gait symmetry in lower-limb prosthetic users

Aliaa Gouda, Muhammad Zeeshan Arshad, Jan Andrysek

published 26 Jun 2026

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Ego-resilience and health-related quality of life after acquired Upper Limb Amputation

Lauren A. Trent, Anna Zanotto

published 25 Jun 2026

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The role of attachment type and bone height in modulating stress distribution in mandibular overdentures: Insights from finite element analysis

Burç İhsan Gencel, Melahat Çelik Güven, Uğur Mercan, Süleyman Çağatay Dayan, Onur Geçkili

published 16 Jun 2026

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Automatic early detection of pathological signs following primary total hip arthroplasty using radiographs, clinical scores, and comorbidities

Sarah Galante, Anna Corti, Riccardo Stuani, Katia Chiappetta, Mattia Loppini, Valentina D. A. Corino

published 15 Jun 2026

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Experimental and quantitative observational research in fencing and wheelchair fencing: A scoping review

Katharine Holmes, Lindsay Bottoms

published 01 Jun 2026

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Socioeconomic status and the relationship of physical performance with activities of daily living among US older adults

Grace Chang, Rahul Malhotra, Benjamin Seligman

published 20 May 2026

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Surface anticoagulation of mechanical heart valves using electrically induced biomimetic glycocalyx: An in-vitro study to assess hemocompatibility and optimal voltage

Lokeswara Rao Sajja, Aditya Koppula, Thomas Mathew, Anugya Bhatt

published 06 May 2026

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Oral step-down vs full-course intravenous antibiotic therapy for infective endocarditis: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jose D. Cruz-Cuevas, Julián Andrés Amador Bedoya, María Paula Méndez Gaitán, María Camila Ramírez, Javier González Quiroga, Adelaida Rodríguez Villegas, Antonia Sanín Reyes

published 29 Apr 2026

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Effect of a 3-week program of cane training and use on gait of individuals with Parkinson’s disease: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Jordana de Paula Magalhães, Merrill R. Landers, Aline Alvim Scianni, Maria Eduarda Bueno Santos Ribeiro, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria

published 16 Apr 2026

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Influences of TiO₂ and SiO₂ nanofillers on the hardness and surface roughness of maxillofacial silicone elastomers after two years of outdoor tropical weathering: An in vitro study

Mohammed Mousa, Belal Elmarhoumy, Mahmoud Salloum, Abdalwhab Zwiri, Mohammed Sghaireen, Thamir Bahattab, Ahmed Almutairi, Njoud Almuzaini, Johari Abdullah

published 15 Apr 2026

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Development and reliability testing of a qualitative observational rating system for individuals with brachial plexus injury performing functional capacity evaluation tests

Tallie M. J. van der Laan, Sietke G. Postema, Corry K. van der Sluis, Michiel F. Reneman

published 13 Apr 2026

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