Abstract:Purpose: Develop and initially evaluate a soft ankle support (SAS) garment for children with ankle impairments. Description of Cases: Two participants were evaluated at baseline and interviews with their parent(s) to identify wants and needs for the SAS. The SAS was developed and evaluated via participant report and functional measures in barefoot, ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), and SAS conditions. Outcomes: Children and parents expressed dissatisfaction with AFOs' dimensions, weight, adjustability, comfort, and e… Show more
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