Session|Orthotics
Orthotics - Stroke and Central Disorders

Abstract: A randomized cross-over study comparing the effect of ankle components on the gait of 21 adults with post-stroke hemiplegia wearing 3 differently articulated polymer ankle foot orthoses (AFO).

Abstract: Investigation on the effect of the flexibility of an AFO on the kinematics of stroke hemiplegic gait using an experimental AFO with adjustable flexibility suggested that its effect on kinematics would depend on the individual, but be diminished toward the proximal joints and trunk in general.

Abstract: When treating Patients with Stroke, CMT, Post Polio, we are involved with the results of nerve- and muscle failure such as Foot Drop, which we will recognize soon after the incident. On longer term we can be confronted with other problems resulting from the muscle weakness, such as Genu Recurvatum.

Abstract: This paper describes a review of the literature carried out to determine the effect of ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) on quality of life (QoL) and psychological well-being for people with stroke and suggests avenues for further research in this area.

Abstract: One goal of body movements may be to maximize smoothness. In people with post-stroke hemiplegia, an ankle-foot-orthosis (AFO) may partially restore movement smoothness. Center of mass and center of pressure movement smoothness during gait were evaluated in this population with and without an AFO.

Abstract: We assessed the functional benefit and the mechanical contribution of AFOs prescribed to overcome drop foot gait in central neurological patients. The AFO was functionally beneficial in 4 out of 7 patients. This result could be explained by the mechanical contribution of the AFO.