The Effects of Two Different Ankle-Foot Orthoses on Gait of Patients with Acute Hemiparetic Cerebrovascular Accident

Rao, Noel; Wening, Jason; Hasso, Daniel; Gnanapragasam, Gnanapradeep; Perera, Priyan; Srigiriraju, Padma; Aruin, Alexander S.

doi:10.1155/2014/301469

Cited by 12 publications

(13 citation statements)

References 27 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…These types of elements have proven to be very useful, significantly improving the dynamics with which the gait exercise is performed [15][16][17]. Studies show that regardless of the material and the type of AFO used, the measurable parameters for gait exercise (cadence, joint angles, balance) do not differ from each other, the most important being the comfort and security that these elements confer to the individual at the time of choosing them.…”

Section: Physical Disabilities -Therapeutic Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

After Stroke Movement Impairments: A Review of Current Technologies for Rehabilitation

Aqueveque¹,

Ortega²,

Pino³

et al. 2017

Physical Disabilities - Therapeutic Implications

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This chapter presents a review of the rehabilitation technologies for people who have suffered a stroke, comparing and analyzing the impact that these technologies have on their recovery in the short and long term. The problematic is presented, and motor impairments for upper and lower limbs are characterized. The goal of this chapter is to show novel trends and research for the assistance and treatment of motor impairment caused by strokes.

show abstract

Section: Physical Disabilities -Therapeutic Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

After Stroke Movement Impairments: A Review of Current Technologies for Rehabilitation

Aqueveque¹,

Ortega²,

Pino³

et al. 2017

Physical Disabilities - Therapeutic Implications

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Putting on an ankle orthosis has a positive impact on the gait variables of hemiplegic stroke survivors and brings about significant changes in the variables, including gait ve-locity, gait asymmetric index, and functional balance control [17], as well as improvements in overall gait velocity, effectiveness and gait pattern [18]. In addition, it was reported that the use of an ankle orthoses in stroke survivors increased the stability of the ankle joint in the stance phase, which would lead to the increase in gait velocity [19].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In addition, it was reported that the use of an ankle orthoses in stroke survivors increased the stability of the ankle joint in the stance phase, which would lead to the increase in gait velocity [19]. In addition, Rao et al [17] noted that putting on an ankle orthosis greatly improved gait velocity, step length, stride length and double support time.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparison of spatio-temporal gait parameters according to shoe types in chronic stroke survivors: a preliminary study

Hong

Park

Shin

et al. 2018

PTRS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of wearing various types of shoes on gait ability in stroke survivors and in order to gain information in regards to shoes that could possibly replace ankle orthosis. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Eight hemiplegic survivors diagnosed with stroke participated in the study. Gait was analyzed using the GAITRite Electronic Walkway (CIR System Inc., USA) when subjects walked with no showed, walked with non-ankle-covered shoes, and walked with ankle-covered shoes. This study collected gait variables, including velocity, cadence, step length, stride length, single support time, and double support time, respectively. Results: In the comparison of walking with no shoes, non-ankle-covered shoes, and ankle-covered shoes, there were significant differences in gait velocity, step length, stride length, and the less affected side single support time (p<0.05). However, there were no significant differences in cadence, affected side single support time, and double support time. Conclusions: Ankle-covered shoes had a positive impact on the gait of stroke survivors. However, it is necessary to conduct more studies comparing various types of shoes with ankle orthoses.

show abstract

“…Main difference between AFOs was probably related to muscular activity. Noel Rao et al [30] compared the effects of two types of AFO on gait of patients with stroke and evaluated their preference in using each AFO type design. Thirty individuals with acute hemi paretic CVA were tested without an AFO, with an off-the-shelf carbon AFO (C-AFO), and with a custom plastic AFO (P-AFO) in random order at the time of initial orthotic fitting.…”

Section: Temporal-spatial Gait Parametersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Clinical Efficacy of Different Ankle Foot Orthosis Design in Subjects with Foot Drop after Stroke: A Review and Comparison

Mohanty¹,

Behera²,

Sahoo³

et al. 2020

ESIJ

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are usually used for patients with hemiplegic foot drop after stroke to provide support in walking. While the literature provides important information on the beneficial effect of the AFOs, there is still a need for more data describing the impact of different designs of AFOs on gait of subjects during rehabilitation phase after stroke. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical efficacy of two designs of AFOs (Solid and Hinged) on specific gait parameters, kinematics and kinetics during gait by subjects with hemiplegic foot drop after stroke. Thirty subjects with hemiplegic foot drop after stroke participated in this study. Comparison of gait pattern was performed in barefoot, solid and hinged AFO walking conditions. Temporal-spatial, kinematic and kinetic data were collected using force platform (version BTS P-6000, Italy) and six high definition optoelectronic cameras with reflective markers (BTS SMART-DX 6000, Italy) in gait and motion analysis lab. Though subjects walked faster, with a higher cadence and step lengths, when using solid AFO as compared to hinged AFO, the difference was non-significant (> 0.05). Significant difference was observed between gait parameters, kinematics and kinetics of either ankle foot orthosiss compared to barefoot (P < 0.05). Significant difference was observed between two AFOs in mean increase in dorsiflexion at initial contact, peak ankle dorsiflexion during stance, ankle power at push off and peak vertical ground reaction. These findings suggest that, compared to barefoot an AFO yields better gait and thus more effectively manage footdrop, however difference between uses of its variants has almost no impact. Further research to explore the potential utility of these designs of AFOs is indicated.

show abstract

The Effects of Two Different Ankle-Foot Orthoses on Gait of Patients with Acute Hemiparetic Cerebrovascular Accident

Cited by 12 publications

References 27 publications

After Stroke Movement Impairments: A Review of Current Technologies for Rehabilitation

After Stroke Movement Impairments: A Review of Current Technologies for Rehabilitation

Comparison of spatio-temporal gait parameters according to shoe types in chronic stroke survivors: a preliminary study

Clinical Efficacy of Different Ankle Foot Orthosis Design in Subjects with Foot Drop after Stroke: A Review and Comparison

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About