Background: Carbon fiber is increasingly being used in ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs). Orthotic
devices and carbon fiber-containing devices have been shown to reduce pain and improve …

Purpose: To describe research evidence supporting clinical recommendations for ankle-foot
orthotic (AFO) prescription and examine common limitations in current research among …

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 …

Stroke survivors present a less efficient gait compared to healthy subjects due to abnormal
knee flexion during the swing phase of gait, associated with spasticity of the rectus femoris …

Background: An ankle–foot orthosis using an oil damper is designed to enable natural
movement of the ankle joint. Wearing an ankle–foot orthosis using an oil damper has been …

Purpose The post-stroke elderly was increased caused by increasing stroke and advanced
medical. However, ankle–foot orthoses (AFOs) can be uncomfortable for hemiplegic …

Objective. The aim was to compare walking with an individually designed dynamic hinged
ankle foot orthosis (DAFO) and a standard carbon composite ankle foot orthosis (C‐AFO) …

Purpose: Assessing two technology-based programs for reducing toe walking and breaks
during walking of two men with multiple disabilities, respectively. Method: The men were …

BACKGROUND: Stroke patients develop compensatory movements due to limitations of
ankle dorsiflexion and knee flexion. To solve the limitations, there are many adjustable …

These two case studies assessed technology-based programs for promoting walking fluency
and improving foot-ground contact during walking with a man and a woman with multiple …