New Parameters Based on Ground Reaction Forces for Monitoring Rehabilitation Following Tibial Fractures and Assessment of Heavily Altered Gait

Instrumented insoles have created opportunities for patient monitoring via long-term recordings of ground reaction forces (GRFs).As the GRF curve is altered in patients after lower-extremity fracture, parameters defined on established curve landmarks often cannot be used to monitor the early rehabilitation process.We aimed to screen several new GRF

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Greece and the refugee crisis: mental health context

The recent influx of refugees and immigrants to Greece has coincided with the ongoing and deteriorating financial crisis.This situation does not allow the Greek authorities to provide help to the desired extent.Yet, the Red Root church, local communities, medical societies and non-governmental organisations are offering good psychosocial support.In

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