People with a chronic neurological condition
Conditions
Interventions
AFO tuning following a standarized protocol using wedges under the heel and forefoot.
Sponsors
Sint Maartenskliniek
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
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
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| -GRF in relation to the knee joint -Knee angle and moment -Shank-to-Vertical Angle (SVA) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Spatiotemporal parameters (e.g. walking speed, step length, step width) - Centre of Pressure (CoP) - Satisfaction on a VAS scale | — |
Contacts
Public ContactLysanne de Jong
Sint Maartenskliniek
Outcome results
None listed