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In the News (Tue 14 Feb 12)

  
  Bracing Treatment for Idiopathic Scoliosis
Bracing does not typically reduce the degree of the curve/amount of angulation already present.
Since bracing only works to stop the progression of the curvature in a growing child, it is not used for those children who are already skeletally mature or almost mature.
Brace treatment is usually used in girls up to one year after menarche, the onset of the female menstrual cycle.
www.spine-health.com /topics/conserv/brace/feature/bracescolio.html   (493 words)

  
 Roof Truss Bracing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Temporary bracing is used during the erection of roof trusses to prevent the trusses from bucking and falling over during the erection process.
This bracing is the responsibility of the builder and the builder should consult the literature described in the code, and available from the truss industry, on the proper use of temporary bracing during the erection of trusses.
This is accomplished by fastening the ends of the lateral bracing to an appropriate point of the building structure, or by adding additional diagonal bracing at the ends, and intermediate intervals, to brace the lateral bracing.
www.statefarm.com /consumer/vhouse/articles/rooftrus.htm   (1231 words)

  
 Taylor Guitars | Bracing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Bracing exists to perform two seemingly contradictory functions: it must strengthen the top and back of the guitar to prevent warpage or distortion, while leaving them flexible enough to vibrate and generate tone.
Our 12-strings are made with non-scalloped bracing because they need the extra bracing material to handle the increased tension of twice the number of strings, and to prevent the top from being overdriven.
Bracing is a potentially complex subject that involves the laws of physics and mass and sound.
www.taylorguitars.com /guitars/specs/bracing.html   (892 words)

  
 Bracing the Weekend By Vicki Gerson
Bracing is used after surgery to protect the area while the patient works on range of motion and regains strength through physical therapy activities.
After surgery the patient is placed in the same brace and, in time, moved to a more functional brace that he or she will continue to wear for the first year during physical activities.
Brace prices may vary according to what part of the country the orthotist’s practice is. For example, Favors says that an off-the-shelf ankle brace that laces may be $60 to $70, while a custom one is priced at $300 to $400.
www.orthopedictechreview.com /issues/may00/pg46.htm   (2145 words)

  
 Bracing and reciprocation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Bracing on teeth may be achieved by means of rigid portions of clasp arms (1) or plates (2).
Bracing on the ridges and in the palate is obtained by means of major connectors and flanges (3).
The bracing element which is in contact with the side of the tooth opposite the retentive clasp can also play an important role in the effectiveness of the latter, and thus in the overall retention of the denture.
www.nature.com /bdj/journal/v190/n1/full/4800869a.html   (1249 words)

  
 Music Folk Feature: Guitar Bracing
Guitar bracing performs two wildly different functions: strengthen the top of the guitar while allowing it to sufficiently vibrate to produce a warm and resonant tone.
Bracing plays a major role in determining the tone of a guitar as well.
That is, wood was selectively removed from certain areas of the braces to weaken the top enough to allow it to vibrate freely without weakening it so much as to make it structurally unsound.
www.musicfolk.com /docs/Features/Feature_Bracing.htm   (497 words)

  
 Edwards UK :: Trombones :: Edge Bracing
The "Edge" bracing was born from an email received in March of 2001 from a professional trombonist in NY.
With this new "Edge" bracing the valve tab that connects the valve section to the bell is removed.
The dependent and independent edge braced basses will be available to try at all of the upcoming shows so drop by and play all of the new valve sections.
www.edwards-instruments.co.uk /trombone/edge.shtml   (449 words)

  
 Conclusion to bracing treatment for scoliosis
The objective of bracing treatment is to prevent the curve from progressing as the child grows, and studies have shown bracing is effective in stopping the progression of the majority of adolescent scoliotic curves.
There are a number of bracing options, and the physician will recommend a particular back brace and bracing schedule based on factors such as the location of the child’s curve and degree of curvature.
However, even if surgery eventually becomes necessary, the back brace can still be beneficial by helping delay the progression of the curvature and allowing the child to grow more before having a spinal fusion (which stops the growth of the spine).
www.spine-health.com /topics/conserv/brace/feature/bracescolio3.html   (284 words)

  
 Bracing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Metal bars in the front and back of the brace extend the length of the torso and are attached to a from-fitting plastic pelvic girdle and to a throat mold or ring which encircles the neck- Straps attached to the metal bars hold pressure pads, which are precisely placed depending on the individual's curve pattern.
The brace is worn until the physician has determined that skeletal maturity has been reached at which time the patient will be gradually weaned from the brace.
While no one would suggest that adapting physically and psychologically to bracing is easy for children and teenagers, many studies show that after an initial adjustment period, youngsters who are braced live very normal lives, engaging in appropriate activities, including sports, and that they have good psychosocial adjustment no matter which brace they wear.
www.spineuniverse.com /treatment/nonsurgical/ag_051000nsf_brace.html   (1382 words)

  
 iScoliosis.com - Treatment Options - Non-Surgical - Bracing
Orthopaedic braces are used to prevent further spinal deformity in children with curve magnitudes within the range of 25 to 40 degrees.
The brace extends from the neck to the pelvis and consists of a plastic pelvic girdle and a neck ring connected by metal bars in the front and the back of the brace.
This brace is molded to conform to the patient's body while he or she is bent against the curve (towards the rounded-out portion of the curve).
www.iscoliosis.com /treatment-nonsurgical-bracing.html   (541 words)

  
 The Physician and Sportsmedicine: Bracing
Prophylactic braces may help decrease injuries for certain players in certain positions in contact sports such as football, he says; however the use of prophylactic braces is controversial.
Rehabilitation (nonplaying) knee braces are off-the-shelf devices used for conservative treatment of ligament tears and for postoperative care of meniscal repairs and other operative knee procedures (1).
Ideally, the brace should not bind the joint, it should allow as much motion as desired by the physician, and it should not rub up and down against the skin, he says.
www.physsportsmed.com /issues/1996/09_96/wichmann.htm   (2697 words)

  
 Bracing vs. Tape
Prophylactic ankle braces are often thought of as superior to athletic tape due to the material it is made from, which offers more rigidity.
demonstrated ankle braces were not as effective as freshly applied athletic tape in reducing the amount of inversion that occurred at the ankle.
Recommendations for the proper use of ankle braces include the use of a relatively vigorous activity during the break-in period, and periodic adjustment of the lacing system.
www.orthopedictechreview.com /issues/julaug02/pg34.htm   (1247 words)

  
 ROOF & FLOOR TRUSS BRACING   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Bracing, of the permanent variety, is also needed, but its installation is not as difficult or complex as that of the temporary erection bracing.
This is the bracing that is in place at the time of the framing inspection.
Need for bracing is determined by the length of the web, its strength, and the force generated in the web by the load.
www.sslol.com /bracing.html   (755 words)

  
 CS Part 2 Masonry Wall Bracing
On masonry projects that require temporary bracing, the wall bracing system shall be determined before a masonry wall exceeds the maximum unsupported height limits specified in tables 2 to 5 of R 408.40204.
The wall bracing system for a masonry wall shall be designed by a qualified person in accordance with acceptable engineering practices or as prescribed in this part and shall be capable of providing stability to the wall for a wind with a velocity of 35 miles per hour.
When using this typical wall brace, the total wall bracing system shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of this rule and R 408.40206.
www.michigan.gov /documents/CIS_WSH_part02_110815_7.htm   (1380 words)

  
 Masonry Magazine: Wall Bracing
Even in those cases where some nominal bracing is provided, it is often the case that they are inadequate and can overstress and fail under lateral loads.
Therefore, it was agreed upon by the Council that the wall bracing in the Standard Practice be designed to resist a wind speed of 40 mph and evacuated at 35 mph.
The Council for Masonry Wall bracing recognizes that it is impossible to prevent the collapse of a masonry wall during construction and that life safety is the primary concern.
www.masonrymagazine.com /9-04/bracing.html   (1329 words)

  
 Bracing Failures
But when downward forces cause sideways motion (as with roof thrust), or when the forces themselves are sideways, builders' instincts are not as well developed, and small but important structural component are sometimes left out.
The problem is lack of bracing; there were no diagonals or plywood sheets in any of the walls.
The reasons for the tilt are what you would expect: no diagonal or panel bracing; the builder mistakenly relying on the lap siding to keep the structure from racking.
www.unified-eng.com /ch/bracing.html   (568 words)

  
 The Scoliosis Tree - Bracing
Many doctors suggest bracing when the curvature is between 25 and 40 degrees and the patient is still growing.
In the UK most specialists will use the Boston Brace and in the USA the Milwaukee Brace, although others are available, such as the Cheneau brace used alongside the Katharina Schroth method.
If bracing is successful it will prevent the curvature from progressing, and therefore could decrease the chance of needing further treatment.
www.erikamaude.com /bracing.html   (285 words)

  
 Masonry Construction: Bracing for success: handbook provides more than 700 possibilities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The bracing requirement is found in OSHA Standard 29 CFR, part 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction, Requirements for Masonry Construction.
Bracing fines were 21/2 times more expensive than the average citation, and twice as much as most scaffolding citations.
There are figures depicting proper bracings for both unreinforced and reinforced walls, and illustrations showing walls constructed with both 8-inch and 12-inch CMUs.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0NTA/is_1_18/ai_n9487546   (774 words)

  
 Bracing Systems Inc., Equipment & Supplies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Bracing Systems, Inc. is a full line construction equipment and supplies distributor serving the Chicagoland area since 1972.
Bracing Systems also stocks all major manufacturers of construction supplies and tools.
Whether your business is general contracting, masonry, concrete or any of the other specialized trades, Bracing Systems can supply your company with the products to get your job done and on budget.
www.bracingsystemsinc.com   (202 words)

  
 Bracing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
To brace the lamb, stand in front and hold it securely with its nose pointing upward..
When bracing the lamb, all four feet should remain on the ground.
Bracing is a constant steady pressure that enable the lamb to express muscle definition and firmness for the judge.  By getting a good brace on your lamb, you will enable the judge to evaluate your lamb easier
www.danekeclublambs.com /Bracing.html   (204 words)

  
 Fly Baby Wing Bracing
The gear legs, the axle, and the bracing wires all combine to produce a rigid base for the rest of the rigging.
This tends to increase the tension in the bracing wire.
Tension in the wire is equal to the force upward (the lift) divided by the sine of the wire angle: T = F / Sin(Angle).
www.bowersflybaby.com /safety/bracing.htm   (4116 words)

  
 Gable end bracing: How to strengthen your home's gable ends.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
This is not strictly gable end bracing, as this helps brace the trusses as well.
I now want to get into true gable end bracing.  I know this diagram is a little more difficult to follow but it's vital that you understand what's going on here.
Once this is done you can connect your longer 2"x4" lateral brace to the gable end, the support block and on across the bottom cords of the roof trusses.
www.stormsurvival.homestead.com /Hurricane_Gable_End_Bracing.html   (528 words)

  
 AISC (steel construction) Code Issues - Compression Flange Bracing
The bracing must be external to the beam such as another intersecting beam, joist or slab, or specific braces tied into another relatively rigid element of the structure.
Lateral bracing of the compression flange is bracing designed to resist forces from buckling of the compression flange and provide stiffness to prevent translation and rotation.
Continuous bracing and bracing close enough to develop the plastic moment are not different from the point of view of preventing LTB.
www.eng-tips.com /viewthread.cfm?qid=82919   (1753 words)

  
 Bracing Tall Posts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Most bracing can be made with 2x4s; but for braces more than 8 feet long, use 2x6s.
Bracing is one construction practice that nonprofessionals sometimes don't understand and, thus, too often overlook.
Without bracing, excessive winds against the side of a house could cause the walls to sag.
www.bhg.com /bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/bhg/step-by-step/data/hie_1041.xml&catref=cat250010   (599 words)

  
 Bush Victory Bad News for Fallujah
As Republicans prepare for a second term, the world is braced for more violence
On the strength of Bush's claim of victory last night, Fallujah needs to brace itself; Tehran should tread carefully.
Iraq is the intractable problem we know - and Bush is likely to authorise a full-scale US attack on insurgents holding Fallujah in a matter of days.
www.commondreams.org /headlines04/1103-01.htm   (725 words)

  
 Equine Bracing Solutions
Primary uses for equine bracing are fractures and soft tissue injuries, correcting deformities, wound and pain management, and stabilization in emergencies.
Braces can be used for the same type of injuries you are now treating with a cast, including fractures, soft tissue injuries, nerve injuries, or arthrodesis.
Corrective bracing can be used as an adjunct to surgery or to eliminate the need for surgery.
www.equinebracing.com   (199 words)

  
 Deck Framing and Wind Bracing
At best, they'll show you a couple of bracing pictures accompanied by a brief paragraph that says in effect "bracing is good".
For more information on how much embedding posts helps reduce the need for bracing, how to brace freestanding decks, and the types/installation of bracing, look over the section on deck bracing.
If you want to know all about bracing your deck, gazebo, or roof, we've written separate sections on each of these topics to help ensure your structure is still standing even after the worst of storms.
www.bestdecksite.com /deck_map/deck_map_bracing.htm   (413 words)

  
 Ear Training - Bracing
Depending on genetics and perseverence, the trained ear, once let out of the brace, will only look great for a number of hours (enough for a picture or trip around the ring).
I no longer bother with "engine starter fluid" (which is also dangerous) and no longer bother with the "H" shaped cut for the brace or any brace which involves glue and ties- these are all extra and unnecessary work.
Braces need to be applied every few hours, to every few days, to every week, depending on whether these are "out-door" dogs and whether there are multiple pups kept together (Playmates will pull off the braces).
dina.miller.tripod.com /cadencecollies/id27.html   (1400 words)

  
 APA - Construction Basics - Wall Systems
APA just released a new publication, Introduction to Wall Bracing, which provides a basic bracing how-to guide that explains why bracing is important and the code requirements about bracing.
APA based recent wall bracing testing on the same set-ups used for the last 50 years to evaluate shear walls and wall bracing for the existing codes.
Most residential builders are familiar with the need to use corner bracing and have been constructing narrow wall bracing segments next to door and window openings for years.
www.apawood.org /level_b.cfm?content=app_bas_wall   (1454 words)

  
 Bracing at PASS or Physically Active Supports & Supplies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
PASS Bracing is a full-time head-to-toe medical and preventative bracing facility.
PASS Bracing has over 100 different suppliers from all corners of North America including Donjoy, Innovation Sports, Generation II, Omni, epX, Juzo and Breg, to assist our patients with the sprains, strains, tears, and arthritic damage we see daily.
Information provided on this site is provided as a general guideline and is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat a condition or to replace a personal consultation with your physician.
www.passbracing.com   (133 words)

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