Evaluation of the Working Mechanism of a Newly Developed Powered Ankle–Foot Orthosis

Ankle–foot orthoses (AFOs) are commonly prescribed to children with cerebral palsy (CP). The conventional AFO successfully controls the first and second ankle rocker, but it fails to correct the third ankle rocker, which negatively effects push-off power. The current study evaluated a new powered AF...

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Published in:	Sensors
Main Authors:	Laure Everaert, Roy Sevit, Tijl Dewit, Koen Janssens, Jolien Vanloocke, Anja Van Campenhout, Luc Labey, Luiza Muraru, Kaat Desloovere
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-10-01
Subjects:	cerebral palsy ankle–foot orthosis exoskeleton biomechanics gait
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/20/6562