Plantar Pressure Changes with Use of an Intrepid Dynamic Exoskeletal Orthosis

Conclusions Despite a growing body of evidence for functional improvements with use of the IDEO, this is the first study to confirm that this brace can decrease peak plantar pressure, particularly in the forefoot and toes of the affected foot, during walking. This outcome provides insight to clinicians seeking a device to improve painful gait, particularly for conditions of the foot or ankle that produce pain in weight bearing. In addition, although the IDEO was designed to enable performance of high-level activities in a population with critical limb injury, this study provides support for using the IDEO for walking by those with a diverse collection of injuries.
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLES Source Type: research