Publications
The scientific perspective on the effect of orthoses constitutes the basis for professional discussions and exchange. FIOR & GENTZ is regularly represented at congresses, trade fairs and conferences. On this page, you have access to all scientific posters, presentations and articles that have been published so far.
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| Date | Title/Authors | Indication | Institution/Location | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11 | The Biomechanical Benefit of a Freely Moving System Knee Joint with a Dynamic Extension Stop David Böhle, Daniel Dabbagh, Ralf Gentz and Franziska Friebus | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Scientific Article | system knee joint, dynamic, extension stop, orthosis, biomechanics | |
| 2012-08 | The NEURO SWING System Ankle Joint - Its Use in the Orthotic Treatment of Patients with Cerebral Palsy Ralf Gentz and Franziska Friebus | Cerebral Palsy | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Scientific Article | Amsterdam Gait Classification, spring unit, pring force, CP |
| 2013-03 | A Critical Consideration on Common Orthotic Treatment Concepts for Gait Problems in Cerebral Palsy Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Cerebral Palsy | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Presentation | NEURO SWING, CP |
| 2013-10 | Biomechanical Principles of Common Orthotic Treatment Concepts for Gait Problems in Cerebral Palsy - A Critical Consideration Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Cerebral Palsy | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Poster | NEURO SWING, CP |
| 2014-05 | Classification of Gait Types at Apoplexy to Standardise the Orthotic Treatment Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Stroke | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Scientific Article | NEURO SWING, N.A.P. Gait Classification, NAP, stroke, hemiplegia |
| 2014-05 | Critical Consideration of Possible Factors Influencing Joint Angles While Making a Negative Cast for Lower Extremities Almut Dünnwald, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Biomechanics | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Poster | e-Cast, plaster |
| 2014-10 | Classification of Gait Pattern in Stroke Patients to Optimise Orthotic Treatment and Interdisciplinary Communication Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Stroke | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Poster | NEURO SWING, N.A.P. Gait Classification, NAP, stroke, hemiplegia |
| 2014-12 | The N.A.P. ait Classification as a Means for Quality Assurance and Standardisation of Orthotic Treatment for Apoplexy Patients Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Stroke | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Presentation | NEURO SWING, N.A.P. Gait Classification, NAP, stroke, hemiplegia |
| 2015-03 | Factors Influencing the Joint Angles of Lower Extremities from an Orthotic Perspective – Individual Normal Posture and the Reconstruction of Joint Angles when Making the Negative Cast Almut Dünnwald, Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Biomechanics | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Scientific Article | N.A.P. Gait CLassification, individual normal posture, e-Cast, cast |
| 2015-03 | Classification of Gait Types at Apoplexy to Standardise the Orthotic Treatment Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Stroke | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Scientific Article | NEURO SWING, N.A.P. Gait Classification, NAP, stroke, hemiplegia |
| 2015-06 | About the Necessity of a Dorsal Stop in KAFOs for Patients with Paralyses and Weak Plantar Flexors Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Biomechanics | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Poster | dosiflexion stop, weak plantar flexors, KAFO |
| 2015-07 | An Interdisciplinary Concept for the Orthotic Treatment of Gait Disorders following a Stroke Daniel Sabbagh, Renata Horst und Ralf Gentz | Stroke | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg and N.A.P.-Akademie - Weiterbildungsinstitut Ingelheim Germany | Scientific Article | NEURO SWING, physiotherapy, N.A.P. Gait Classification, NAP, stroke, hemiplegia, spring unit, spring force |
| 2015-09 | Determining and implementing the individual normal posture in making a negative cast to produce orthoses for patients with neurological gait disorders Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Biomechanics | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Poster | e-Cast, cast, individual normal posture |
| 2015-09 | Technically controlling joint angles while making a negative cast as basis of functional orthoses for patients with neurological gait disorders Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Biomechanics | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Poster | e-Cast, cast |
| 2016-05 | The Importance of a Dorsiflexion Stop in KAFOs for Patients with Weak Plantar Flexors Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior und Ralf Gentz | Biomechanics | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Presentation | dorsiflexion stop, post-polio syndrome, weak plantar flexors, NEURO MATIC |
| 2016-05 | Stability of Orthoses Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior und Ralf Gentz | Biomechanics | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Deutschland | Presentation | Configurator |
| 2016-05 | Determining the Muscle Strength and the Anticipated Gait Pattern by means of the Lesion Height at Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Paraplegia | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Presentation | Configurator |
| 2016-10 | Long-Term Effects of a Dynamic Ankle Foot Orthosis on a Patient with Cerebral Palsy Following Ischaemic Perinatal Stroke – a Case Study Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Cerebral Palsy | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Deutschland | Poster | NEURO SWING, stroke |
| 2016-10 | Restricting Ankle Dorsiflexion in Orthoses to Improve Gait Symmetry in Patients with Inactive Forefoot Lever due to Weak Plantar Flexors Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Biomechanics | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Poster | dosiflexion stop, post-polio syndrome, weak plantar flexors, NEURO MATIC |
| 2016-12 | The Link between Muscle Strength and Lesion Height at Patients with Complete and Incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries to Evaluate Orthotic Treatment Options Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Paraplegia | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Presentation | AFO, KAFO |
| 2017-05 | Adjusting spring force of ankle foot orthoses according to gait type helps improving joint kinematics and time-distance parameters in patients with hemiplegia following stroke Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Stroke | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Presentation | NEURO SWING, spring unit, spring force, N.A.P. Gait Classification, NAP, stroke, hemiplegia |
| 2014-06 | Gait Analysis of a Patient with Paediatric Stroke – a Case Study Daniel Sabbagh, Jörg Fior and Ralf Gentz | Stroke | FIOR & GENTZ Lüneburg Germany | Presentation | NEURO SWING, cerebral palsy, CP, stroke, hemiplegia |
| 2017-07 | Early or delayed provision of an ankle-foot orthosis in patients with acute and subacute stroke: A randomized controlled trial Corien DM Nikamp, Jaap H Buurke, Job van der Palen, Hermie J Hermens, Johan S Rietman | Stroke | dif. Institutions Enschede Netherlands | Scientific Article | ankle-foot orthosis, timing of provision, rehabilitation, functional outcome |
| 2017-05 | Six-month effects of early or delayed provision of an ankle-foot orthosis in patients with (sub)acute stroke: a randomized controlled trial Corien DM Nikamp, Jaap H Buurke, Job van der Palen, Hermie J Hermens, Johan S Rietman | Stroke | dif. Institutions Enschede Netherlands | Scientific Article | ankle-foot orthosis, timing of provision, rehabilitation, functional outcome |