The Additional Value of a Pneumatic Leg Brace in the Treatment of Recruits with Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome; a Randomized Study

201031 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Maarten H. Moen · University Medical Center Utrecht

T.N. Bongers · Rijnland Ziekenhuis

Eric W.P. Bakker · Medisch Centrum Haaglanden

Adam Weir · Medisch Centrum Haaglanden

W Zimmermann · Royal Dutch Society for the Promotion of Dentistry

M van der Werve · Rijnland Ziekenhuis

F. J. G. Backx

Abstract

No additional large effect of the pneumatic leg brace could be found in recruits and wearing of the brace was not feasible, since the wearing comfort was low.

Topics & Keywords

Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies Bone fractures and treatments Shoulder Injury and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

Volume 156, Issue 4, pp. 236-240

DOI: 10.1136/jramc-156-04-06

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