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Assistive Technology

Orthoses, footwear, mobility aids, hand aids and adaptive technology.

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Study Measures How Ankle-Foot Orthoses Impact Foot Posture in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

A study using standing CT scans evaluated how ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) affect foot posture in 20 adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Researchers found that standing in AFOs did not reduce cavovarus (high-arched and inward-curved) foot deformity compared to standing barefoot, suggesting that brace benefits may come from ankle stability rather than correcting foot shape.

19 Oct 2026PubMed / NCBI

Assistive Technology · Knowledge Base & EvidenceArticle

Foot care, footwear and orthotics

Practical daily habits that protect feet with reduced sensation, plus how AFOs and insoles help with foot drop.

12 Jan 2026CMTFOI4 min read

Assistive Technology · Knowledge Base & EvidenceArticle

Hands, grip and daily living aids

Simple adaptations that keep writing, cooking, dressing and phone use manageable.

12 Jan 2026CMTFOI3 min read

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