Validation of an Ankle Foot Orthosis With Anterior Support for Foot Drop

Validation of an Ankle Foot Orthosis With Anterior Support for Foot Drop

The objective of this research is to compare the new ankle foot orthosis (AFO) with prior support developed by Turbomed, with the AFO with posterior support from Turbomed as well as two competing AFOs currently on the market.

With this research, we seek to answer the following questions:

• Is the new AFO as biomechanically efficient as the AFOs currently on the market?
• Is the new AFO more comfortable than the AFO currently on the market?
• Is the new AFO easier to put on and attach than the AFOs currently on the market?

Inclusion Criteria:

• Foot drop following surgery or an accident (functional calf, without contracture and not spastic)
• Foot drop following a Cerebral Vascular Accident (with or without spasticity, mild to moderate)
• Ability to stand and walk alone without technical assistance
• Ability to communicate comfort/discomfort

Exclusion Criteria:

• Sore to one of the feet