Effects of wearing a foot orthosis on ankle function in children with idiopathic toe walking during gait.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Idiopathic toe walking (ITW) is a gait deviation characterized by forefoot contact with the ground, possibly enhancing the risk of falling and causing Achilles' tendon shortening and psychological discomfort. Between possible treatments, foot orthosis may limit ITW when worn. With these premises, the effects of a novel foot orthosis (A.Dyn.O.®) on ankle function were analyzed in children with ITW during gait.

Methods

Twenty-one children were recruited in the study after ITW diagnosis. At follow-up assessment after a habituation period of at least two weeks, participants walked in barefoot condition and while wearing A.Dyn.O.®. Kinetics and kinematics were derived from a multi-segment foot model using an optoelectronic system. Gait spatiotemporal parameters, ankle

SUBMITTER: Brasiliano P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9587270 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature