brain damage spasticity
Conditions
Interventions
Subjects will get an Floor Reaction Orthosis (FRO), composed out of pre-preg
material (e.g. impregnated carbon fibres), which will be fabricated with
integrated Neuro Swing® system ankle joint. This
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
2 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - children diagnosed with spastic Cerebral Palsy - children aged between 6 and 14 years - a gait pattern that is characterized by excessive knee flexion - Gross motor function classification score (GMFCS) I - III, provided that the patient is able perform a 3D-gait analysis without walking aids - ability to walk independently for at least five minutes at a comfortable walking speed (CWS).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - orthopaedic surgery or other surgical interventions that might influence mobility in the past 6 months - Botulinum Toxin A injections in the past three months - intrathecal Baclofen (ICB) therapy in the last six months or selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) in the past year - impairments that contra indicate fitness tests - severe joint contractures - severe behavioural problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary study parameters of this study are: - energy cost of walking (J/kg/m) - the child*s daily activity (steps/day) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary study parameters are: - gait biomechanics - diversity, intensity and enjoyment of participation - walking speed (m/s) | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed