Specialised orthotic care to improve functioning in adults with neuromuscular disorders: protocol of a prospective randomised open-label blinded end-point study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

People suffering from leg muscle weakness caused by neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) are often provided with leg orthoses to reduce walking problems such as increased walking effort, diminished walking speed, reduced balance and falls. However, evidence for the effectiveness of leg orthoses to improve walking in this patient group is limited and there is an absence of standardised practice in orthotic prescription. In 2012 a Dutch multidisciplinary guideline was developed aimed to standardise the orthotic treatment process in NMD. Although application of the guideline in expert centres (specialised orthotic care) seems beneficial regarding clinical effectiveness, larger studies are necessary to confirm results and investigate cost-effectiveness. Therefore, this study aim

SUBMITTER: van Duijnhoven E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7678344 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature