The effect of dynamic ankle-foot orthoses on the balance and gait of stroke patients

The present research aimed to assess the effects of a novel type of orthosis, the Dynamic Ankle Foot Orthosis (DAFO), on the balance and gait characteristics of hemiparetic subjects. The DAFO is a low splint with a custom-moulded insole, which is believed to support foot alignment, ankle supination-...

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Main Author: Uutela, A. E.
Published: University of Salford 2003
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.402128