Multiple Scleroris partial spinal cord injury Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
All 12 patients will walk with five AFOs with different stiffnesses. The gait
whilst wearing each of these AFOs will be compared to the control condition,
i.e. walking without an AFO. Subsequently,
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Gait related problems due to a clinically observed lack of push-off power. - Patients diagnosed with Stroke, MS or partial SCI - Time since diagnosis is more than one year - The ability to walk independently for 6 minutes without walking aids - Age: 18-75
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - The use of other walking aids than the AFO - The bilateral use of AFOs - Walking speed lower than 0.5 m/s - Severe spasticity - Previous orthopaedic interventions of the lower extremities - Severe contractures - Any disorder apart from MS, Stroke or partial SCI that may influence gait
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| a) The functional benefit of the AFOs - The Energy Cost of walking with the AFOs, compared to walking without an AFO b) The biomechanical effects of the AFOs - The amount of energy stored in the AFOs - The push-off power produced around the ankle whilst wearing the AFOs c) The optimal AFO stiffness - According to the regular prescription by the rehabilitation physician - As objectively measured in this study | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed