Effect of different designs of ankle-foot orthoses on gait in patients with stroke: A systematic review

Stroke (cerebrovascular accident) is one of the main causes of mortality throughout the world [1]. Individuals with stroke and other neurological disorders have reduced walking capacity, which has a great impact on the daily life. Subjects ’ gait following the stroke is characterized by reduced walking speed, increased energy cost, asymmetry, foot drop, and insufficient muscle activity in the stance phase [2–6]. Regaining independent safe mobility is the frequent aim of stroke rehabilitation and an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is oft en used to improve mobility and balance as a part of this program [7].
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research