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:  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. 


    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.

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


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

    Primary investigator : Chenxi Peng

    Other investigators: Simon Lalor

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

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


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

    Link to article: 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

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

    Link to article: Prosthetics and Orthotics International