Treatment of foot drop using a dynamic, non-rigid dorsiflexion foot lifter.
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.
Brumett
David
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Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Redwood City, CA, USA.
Rouhe
Stanley A
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Struven
James B
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Trindade
Carmo
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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