Objective: To systematically review the evidence on the effects of an ankle-foot orthosis on
gait biomechanics after stroke Data sources: The following databases were searched; …

Objectives To systematically review the evidence to determine energy expenditure (EE) in
volume of oxygen uptake (V˙ o 2)(mL/kg/min) and energy cost in oxygen uptake per meter …

Background and Purpose—Drop foot after stroke may be addressed using an ankle foot
orthosis (AFO) or a foot drop stimulator (FDS). The Functional Ambulation: Standard …

Symmetric ankle propulsion is the cornerstone of efficient human walking. The ankle plantar
flexors provide the majority of the mechanical work for the step-to-step transition and much …

Background: Level of ambulation following stroke is a long-term predictor of participation
and disability. Decreased lower extremity motor control can impact ambulation and overall …

Objective: To measure walking speed and energy cost in patients with prior stroke with and
without a carbon composite ankle foot orthosis. Design: Within-group comparisons of 2 …

We evaluated the effect of ankle-foot orthosis ((AFO; articulated, plantar flexion stopped))
use on balance and mobility in hemiparetic stroke patients in this study. Fifty-one hemiplegic …

The purpose of this systematic review was to summarize the effect of daily use of single-
channel foot drop stimulation among persons with stroke. Randomized controlled trials were …

Objective: To evaluate the immediate effects of individually designed functional in-shoe
ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) made of soft and hard cast on balance, standing, and gait …

Danielsson A, Willén C, Sunnerhagen KS. Measurement of energy cost by the Physiological
Cost Index in walking after stroke. OBJECTIVE: To compare the Physiological Cost Index …