[HTML][HTML] Efficacy of ankle foot orthoses types on walking in children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review

A Aboutorabi, M Arazpour, MA Bani, H Saeedi… - Annals of physical and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are orthotic devices that can be used to
normalize the walking pattern of children with cerebral palsy (CP). One of the aims of orthotic …

Gross motor function classification system: impact and utility

C Morris, D Bartlett - Developmental medicine and child neurology, 2004 - cambridge.org
The Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) was developed in response to the
need to have a standardized system to measure the 'severity of movement disability'in …

[HTML][HTML] Management of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy

A Shamsoddini, S Amirsalari, MT Hollisaz… - Iranian journal of …, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of spasticity and physical disability in children and
spasticity is one of the commonest problems in those with neurological disease. The …

The efficacy of ankle-foot orthoses on improving the gait of children with diplegic cerebral palsy: a multiple outcome analysis

AJ Ries, TF Novacheck, MH Schwartz - PM&R, 2015 - Elsevier
Background Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) prescriptions are common for patients diagnosed with
cerebral palsy (CP). Typical treatment objectives are to improve ankle-foot function and …

Orthotic management of cerebral palsy: recommendations from a consensus conference

C Morris, R Bowers, K Ross, P Stevens… - …, 2011 - content.iospress.com
An international multidisciplinary group of healthcare professionals and researchers
participated in a consensus conference on the management of cerebral palsy, convened by …

“That's frustrating”: Perceptions of ankle foot orthosis provision, use, and needs among people with cerebral palsy and caregivers

NL Zaino, M Yamagami, DJ Gaebler-Spira… - Prosthetics and …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) affects roughly 3 per 1000 births in the United States and
is the most common pediatric developmental motor disability. Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are …

A data driven model for optimal orthosis selection in children with cerebral palsy

AJ Ries, TF Novacheck, MH Schwartz - Gait & posture, 2014 - Elsevier
A statistical orthosis selection model was developed using the Random Forest Algorithm
(RFA). The model's performance and potential clinical benefit was evaluated. The model …

[图书][B] Foot and ankle motion analysis: clinical treatment and technology

GF Harris, PA Smith - 2007 - taylorfrancis.com
Human motion analysis or gait analysis is used throughout the country and the world in
clinics for pre-surgical planning and postsurgical follow-up. Only recently have technological …

Assessing functional differences in gross motor skills in children with cerebral palsy who use an ambulatory aid or orthoses: can the GMFM-88 help?

DJ Russell, JW Gorter - Developmental medicine and child …, 2005 - cambridge.org
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the Gross Motor Function Measure
(GMFM-88) is sensitive to within-child changes in function as a result of children who use an …

The effect of tuning ankle foot orthoses-footwear combinations on gait kinematics of children with cerebral palsy: A case series

N Eddison, A Healy, R Needham, N Chockalingam - The Foot, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Study design Case series. Background AFOs are a commonly prescribed medical
device given to children with cerebral palsy (CP) in an attempt to improve their gait. The …