Experimental comparisons of passive and powered ankle-foot orthoses in individuals with limb reconstruction

BACKGROUND: Ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) are commonly prescribed to provide functional assistance for patients with lower limb injuries or weakness. Their passive mechanical elements can provide some energy return to improve walking ability, but cannot restore plantar flexor push-off. Powered AFOs prov...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Russell Esposito, Elizabeth, Schmidtbauer, Kelly A., Wilken, Jason M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2018
Materias:
Research
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6249722/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30463576
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12984-018-0455-y

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6249722/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30463576
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12984-018-0455-y

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