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Adjustable Stiffness AFO Enhances Gait Performance Compared To Traditional AFO In Individuals With Cerebral Palsy: 612...American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, May 27-30, 2025, Atlanta, Georgia.

The article focuses on evaluating a novel adjustable stiffness ankle foot orthosis (a-AFO) designed for individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) to enhance walking performance and daily living tasks. In a study involving 11 participants aged 11 to 40, the a-AFO was compared to a traditional solid AFO (s...

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Published in:Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise Vol. 57; pp. 194 - 196
Main Authors: Bowersock, Collin D., Tagoe, Emmanuella, Hopkins, Samuel, Fang, Shanpu, Lerner, Zachary
Format: abstract proceedings research Journal Article
Published: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2025Supplement
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          Bowersock, Collin D.
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        affil: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.
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          Cerebral Palsy
          Foot Orthoses
          Ankle Physiology
          Materials Testing
          Rising Physiology
          Standing Physiology
          Walking Physiology
          Task Performance and Analysis
          Congresses and Conferences Georgia
          Georgia
      ab: The article focuses on evaluating a novel adjustable stiffness ankle foot orthosis (a-AFO) designed for individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) to enhance walking performance and daily living tasks. In a study involving 11 participants aged 11 to 40, the a-AFO was compared to a traditional solid AFO (s-AFO) and no assistive device during various tasks. Results indicated that the a-AFO significantly improved ankle push-off power and kinematics while reducing muscle activity, suggesting its potential to enhance performance in daily activities. The findings highlight the importance of tailoring AFO designs to meet individual needs and task demands.
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