May 18, 2023 · Results underline that no significant effects on static balance is obtained on the study population when the AFO is used on the impaired foot. ...
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The results of the study show that the overall balance test performance of the patient with severely reduced foot sensation could be improved by using AFOs.
Effects of Ankle-Foot Orthosis on Balance of Foot Drop Patients
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This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a plastic semi-rigid AFO in improving static balance on foot drop patients. Results underline that no significant ...
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a plastic semi-rigid AFO in improving static balance on foot drop patients. Results underline that no significant ...
A semi-rigid AFO negatively impacts the compensatory stepping response of young healthy individuals by decreasing trunk control, shortening step length, and ...
Our results showed that the use of AOW led to immediate effects on static balance in patients with stroke compared to those with bare feet. The use of UD-Flex ...
Feb 29, 2020 · This study investigated the effects of the E-AFO on the walking patterns of foot-drop patients with stroke, as well as its usefulness as a gait-training tool ...
Rigid ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) are commonly used for impeding foot drop during the swing phase of gait. They also reduce pain and improve gait kinematics ...
Aug 5, 2021 · In our study, we found that AFO use can increase gait function and balance (walking speed, cadence, step length, stride length, TUG, and FAC) ...
Jan 4, 2021 · Ankle-foot orthoses were found to improve stability and standing balance, decrease bodily sway, and increase the walking speed of older adult wearers.