Long-Term Effect Of A Custom Dynamic Orthosis And An Integrated Rehabilitation Program On Function And Pain
Jason M. Wilken, PT, PhD
Four years after receiving a custom carbon fiber ankle foot orthosis and intensive device-specific training at a civilian specialty center, patients reported improved function and reduced pain. Additionally, measures obtained at baseline and immediately after device training were predictive of long-term outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the long-term effects of a carbon fiber orthosis and intensive training on patient reported function, mobility, and pain.
- Identify factors associated with long-term improvements in pain and function in individuals who have received a custom carbon fiber orthosis and intensive training.
- Describe the association between psychosocial outcomes and pain and function at long-term follow up.
Short-Term Effects Of A Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis And Integrated Rehabilitation On Agility, Speed, Pain, And Function
Jason M. Wilken, PT, PhD
In a civilian specialty orthotics center, patients who received a custom carbon fiber ankle foot orthosis and intensive device-specific training demonstrated markedly improved pain, mobility, and function. Further, measures of pain and function obtained at initial evaluation were able to predict short-term outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the primary findings from existing literature regarding custom dynamic orthoses and intensive training.
- Describe the short-term effects of a carbon fiber orthosis and intensive training on patient reported function, mobility, and pain.
- Identify factors associated with short-term improvements in pain and function in individuals who have received a custom carbon fiber orthosis and intensive training.
The Isolated Influence Of AFO Alignment, Stiffness And Pre-Load Torque On Biomechanical Variables For A Patient With Cmt
Nicholas LeCursi, CO
A multi-function evaluation AFO was instrumented to measure ankle torque and articulation. The AFO was used to evaluate a patient with CMT and determine the isolated influence of AFO alignment, stiffness and pre-load torque on biomechanical variables during gait.
Learning Objectives:
- Upon completion, participant will be able to define three AFO mechanical characteristics.
- Upon completion, participant will be able to describe which AFO functional types possess the mechanical characteristic of pre-load resistance.
- Upon completion, participant will be able to recognize the importance of research aimed at both AFO stiffness and AFO preload resistance.
Transverse Alignment Impacts AFO Stiffness
Benjamin R. Shuman, PhD
Changing the transverse plane alignment of an ankle foot orthosis during mechanical testing can alter the mechanical stiffness. This may alter the stiffness that a user experiences.
Learning Objectives:
- Upon completion, participant will be able to describe how testing alignment may impact ankle foot orthoses properties.
- Upon completion, participant will be able to articulate why testing standardization is needed for consistent characterization of ankle foot orthoses properties.
- Upon completion, participant will be able to reflect on how ankle foot orthoses properties may impact their patients.