ankle muscle paresis
Conditions
Interventions
All subjects walk and perform activities in random order with the smart AFO +
standardized shoes and with their own AFO + own shoes. Walking tests consist of
(in random order): walking on a lever su
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Aged >=18 years - Plantar flexor paresis with or without dorsiflexor paresis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Diabetes - Spasticity of the lower extremity muscles
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| During level and hill walking (7° inclination and 7° declination): a. Heel rocker: i. Angular velocity of the ankle ii. Ankle moment iii. Ankle motion iv. Duration of the heel rocker b. Ankle rocker: i. Ankle moment ii. Ankle motion iii. Duration of the ankle rocker c. Forefoot rocker: i. Ankle moment ii. Ankle motion iii. Duration of the forefoot rocker d. Swing phase: i. Ankle motion ii. Duration of the swing phase Time to perform activities: - Timed Up and Go Test (validated test[8]) - Timed three steps Stairs Ascent Test (validated test[9]) - Timed three steps Stairs Descent Test (validated test[10]) - Five Times Sit To Stand Test (validated test[11]) Subject experience with the AFOs and suggestions for improvement, measured by a self-developed questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| not applicable. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed