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Orthotic Free Papers - Emerging Orthotic Technology (AM2021-FP09)
2021 Annual Meeting Education Content
Keyword(s)
AM2021-FP09, free papers, fp9
Credit Information
1.5 Credits (Scientific)
Author(s)
Brian Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOP; Stefania Fatone, PhD; Russell Lundstrom, MS; Kiley Armstrong, MS, MPO
Description
A Powered Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis Pilot Study
Brian Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOP
To address limitations of standard-of-care KAFOs, a powered-KAFO has been developed. This pilot study examined functional ambulation, balance, and exertion during gait with and without the powered-KAFO.
Combining Myoelectric Upper Limb Orthosis Use with Motor Learning-Based Therapy in Chronic Stroke And TBI
Stefania Fatone, PhD
This pilot clinical trial assessed the feasibility of delivering combination motor learning-based (MLB) therapy and MyoPro® myoelectric upper limb orthosis in a mixed cohort of 13 persons with chronic stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Subjects participated in an In-clinic phase consisting of MLB therapy paired with MyoPro® (1.5 hours twice weekly for 9 weeks) followed by a Home phase (9 weeks). Combined therapy of 27 hours in clinic resulted in impairment changes (Fugl-Meyer Assessment) that were close to those reported previously reported with 150 hours of in-person MLB therapy alone. While most outcomes improved during the in clinic phase and were maintained during the home phase, participation as assessed by CHART improved through both phases. It was feasible and safe to deliver the combination therapy.
One-Year Interim Results from The C-Brace Registry: Comparing Stroke Vs. Non-Stroke Outcomes
Russell Lundstrom, MS
Hear about the one-year results obtained from a registry designed to gather real-world effectiveness data from patients fitted with a microprocessor-controlled knee ankle foot orthosis (C-Brace®). Also, discover how results compare between post-stroke subjects versus those with non-stroke diagnoses.
Effect of Interventions Targeting Sensory-Input on the Equinus Gait Pattern of Children with Idiopathic Toe Walking
Kiley Armstrong, MS, MPO
As the evidence in a link between idiopathic toe walking and sensory processing disorders grows, there will be a need for treatment options to adequately address this connection. The purpose of this study was to identify these therapeutic interventions targeting sensory input and compare their efficacy at normalizing equinus gait.