People with a chronic neurological condition
Conditions
Interventions
2D gait analysis for AFO tuning following a standarized protocol.
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 - One-sided AFO use - At least 6 months post injury-onset to ensure a stable neurological condition - 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 |
|---|---|
| Sum score of the difference from normal knee angle at loading response( (LR), midstance (MS) and terminal stance (TS) after tuning: Sum score = SD_LR^2 + 2*SD_MS^2 + SD_TS^2 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Shank-to-Vertical Angle (SVA) . - Spatiotemporal parameters (e.g. walking speed, step length, step width) - Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) - D-Quest - Number of tuning adjustments - Number of return visits after 3 months - AFO use after 3 months | — |
Contacts
Public ContactLysanne de Jong
Sint Maartenskliniek
Outcome results
None listed