A usability study on the inGAIT-VSO: effects of a variable-stiffness ankle-foot orthosis on the walking performance of children with cerebral palsy.

ABSTRACT: Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are commonly used by children with cerebral palsy (CP), but traditional solutions are unable to address the heterogeneity and evolving needs amongst children with CP. One key limitation lies in the inability of current passive devices to customize the torque-angle relationship, which is essential to adapt the support to the specific individual needs. Powered alternatives can provide customized behavior, but often face challenges with reliability, weight, and cost. Overall, clinicians find certain barriers that hinder their prescription. In recent work, the Variable Stiffness Orthosis (VSO) was developed, enabling stiffness customization without the need for motors or sophisticated control. This work evaluates a pediatric version of the VSO (inGAIT-VSO) by investi

SUBMITTER: van Noort L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11293312 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature