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Tuning ankle foot orthoses using a standardized protocol

Recruiting
Conditions
People with a chronic neurological condition
Registration Number
NL-OMON23537
Lead Sponsor
Sint Maartenskliniek
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

Between 18 and 80 years old
-Provided with a custom-made AFO
-AFO with minimal dorsal and plantar flexion
-Able to walk 10 meters without a walking aid

Exclusion Criteria

-Abnormal knee extension and dorsal flexion movement
-Knee extensor weakness (MRC < 3)
-Surgery on the lower extremities less than a year ago
-Spasticity treatment during or less than 4 months prior to the study
-Neuropathic and/or orthopedic comorbidities influencing walking ability

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<br>-GRF in relation to the knee joint <br>-Knee angle and moment<br>-Shank-to-Vertical Angle (SVA)
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
-Spatiotemporal parameters (e.g. walking speed, step length, step width)<br>-Centre of Pressure (CoP)<br>-Satisfaction on a VAS scale
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