title: Treatment of foot drop using a dynamic, non-rigid dorsiflexion foot lifter.
abstract: Various neurologic, muscular, and anatomic disorders may cause a weakness in the dorsiflexion muscle group that often results in the development of foot drop. Evaluation of the Walk Easy Assistor demonstrated the efficacy and therapeutic value of using a dynamic support system to perform the functions of an ankle-foot orthotic for select patients.
authors.affiliation: Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Redwood City, CA, USA.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Brumett
authors.forename: Stanley A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Rouhe
authors.forename: James B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Struven
authors.forename: Carmo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Trindade
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D020233:Gait Disorders, Neurologic / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009989:Orthotic Devices