Health Condition 1: null- Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Posterior Leaf Spring Ankle Foot Orthosis: PLS AFO is a customised and a light weight thermoplastic orthosis that stabilizes the ankle joint in dorsiflexion during swing phase and also
Sponsors
Self supported
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Stroke survivors able to walk on a level surface and walk up and down stairs independently with or without cane. Dorsiflexor muscle strength Hemodynamically stable.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any musculoskeletal injuries to the lower limb that interferes with walking. Local infections, open wounds on the leg and foot region affecting AFO application. Spasticity of plantarflexors, more than 1+ grade on the Modified Ashworth Scale. Cardiovascular problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gait velocity m/sTimepoint: The patient will be videographed while walking with & without PLS AFO on variable surfaces and the Gait velocity will be measured by analyzing the video | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Physiological Cost Index 2. Double Limb Support time 3. Swing Duration Timepoint: 1. The Physiological Cost Index will be evaluated after walking with & without PLS AFO on variable surfaces. 2 & 3. The patient will be videographed while walking with & without PLS AFO on variable surfaces and the secondary outcome measures such as Double Limb Support time and Swing Duration will be measured by analyzing the video. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Selvam Ramachandran
School of Allied Health Sciences
Outcome results
None listed