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"Brace Yourself" is written by Barbara Davis and EDS Today readers. As
the name implies, the column is all about the braces people with EDS use.
The views and opinions expressed here are those of the
author and are not to be construed as an endorsement by EDS Today. Always
consult your physician before trying any bracing option.
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Barbara J.
Uggen-Davis |
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Article and Resources |
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Fall-Winter 2005 |
Emergency Planning for
People with EDS By Barbara Uggen-Davis |
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Spring-Summer 2005 |
Neck Protection By
Barbara J. Uggen-Davis |
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Fall-Winter 2004 |
The Tale of Two Feet
By Janet Dunn |
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Spring-Summer 2004 |
Broken Beauties by Robert
Heim |
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Fall-Winter
2003 |
3-Point Products
Finger Splints by Bridget Strudwick |
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Spring-Summer
2003 |
Wrist Support Survey Results by
Barbara J. Uggen-Davis |
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Fall-Winter
2002 |
What Braces Do You Wear? Online
Poll Results by Barbara J. Uggen-Davis |
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Spring-Summer
2002 |
Ankle Braces
by Barbara J.
Uggen-Davis Sources:
- A Survey of
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, S. R. Ainsworth, M.D. P. L. Aulicino, M.D.,
- Hopkins Ask-The-Doc,
October 8, 1999
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Caring
for Your Feet: Flat Feet (or Flat Arches), OurFootDoctor.com
- Pronation and Supination,
Steenwyck Customs Shoes and Orthotics, 7727-50 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4P-1M7
Canada
- Foot Conditions and
Treatments: Over-Pronation
- Plantar Fasciitis,
THE CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE, 1211 JOHNSON FERRY RD.;
MARIETTA, GA., 30068, 770-565-0011
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Plantar
Fasciitis is a Common Cause of Heel Pain, Craig C. Young, MD, Mark W.
Niedfelt, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin Physicians and Clinics,
Milwaukee, WI
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Fall-Winter
2001 |
Knee Braces by Barbara J. Uggen-Davis
An overview of various types of knee braces and comments from people with EDS
about the knee braces they have tried.
Resources Listed in Article.
American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons Position
Statement on the Use of Knee Braces.
Don Joy Defiance
Nikken Elastomag
Bilateral Versa from
Breg |
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Spring-Summer
2001 |
Custom Ankle-Foot Orthotics (AFOs) by
Barbara J. Uggen-Davis
In this issue, Barbara looks at Types of Orthoses, the AFO Design Process,
and Tips on Wearing AFOs.
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Fall-Winter
2000 |
Holding It Together. Braces and EDS: A Match Made in Heaven by
Janet Dunn Guest contributor, Janet Dunn, talks about her experience in choosing braces
that work.
Resources Listed in Article: Smith & Nephew
1-888-395-8060
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Spring-Summer
2000 |
Silver Ring Splints by Barbara J. Uggen-Davis |
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 Lead Article:
Clinical Report: Tenascin-X Deficiency in Autosomal
Recessive Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome
Featured Topic:
Celebration of Life
Brace Yourself:
Emergency Planning for People with EDS |
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