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Effects of Ankle-Foot Orthosis on Balance of Foot Drop Patients
Federica Amitrano, Armando Coccia, Gaetano Pagano, Arcangelo Biancardi, Giuseppe Tombolini, Giovanni D’Addio
1029 - 1030
10.3233/SHTI230338
Research Article
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume 302: Caring is Sharing – Exploiting the Value in Data for Health and Innovation
Abstract

Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs) are common non-surgical treatments used to support foot and ankle joint when their normal functioning is compromised. AFOs have relevant impact on gait biomechanics, while scientific literature about effects on static balance is less strong and confusing. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a plastic semi-rigid AFO in improving static balance on foot drop patients. Results underline that no significant effects on static balance is obtained on the study population when the AFO is used on the impaired foot.

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