Effects of a dynamic-ankle-foot orthosis (Liberte (R)) on kinematics and electromyographic activity during gait in hemiplegic patients with spastic foot equinus

摘要

BACKGROUND: A dynamic-ankle-foot orthosis has recently emerged and consists of an elastic band allowing the variation of stiffness degree and adjusts dorsiflexion assistance in swing. The aim of this study was to quantify the biomechanical adaptations induced by this orthosis during gait in hemiplegic patients.