Awareness of orthotics in the general public

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Milne, Megan and McMonagle, Christine (2024) Awareness of orthotics in the general public. In: BAPO Regional Conference West Midlands 2024, 2024-09-06 - 2024-09-06.

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Abstract

Orthotics are externally applied devices used to compensate for impairments of the structure and function of the neuro-muscular and skeletal systems. On the right, you can see examples of different types of orthoses. Recognition of the purpose and benefits of assistive devices, such as orthoses, to manage mobility disability is required across the whole of society. Orthotics can play a role across many divisions of healthcare and help to reduce stress on the NHS. The aims of this investigation are to investigate the general level of awareness of orthotics in the general public, and across various demographic groups. This study also looks at investigating peoples’ opinions of orthotics, regarding what they are used for and how they are perceived.

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Milne, Megan and McMonagle, Christine ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5050-9011;
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