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From: Physical therapy management of Pompe disease

Fig 3

Prevention of secondary musculoskeletal impairments: A) Assessing/stretching iliotibial bands; B) thigh binder for preventing/minimizing iliotibial band contractures; C) AFOs (ankle foot orthoses) to prevent/minimize plantarflexor hypoextensibility and provide improved distal support and alignment for standing/supported standing; and D) AFOs and thigh binder used simultaneously to optimize overall lower extremity alignment.

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