What is a reciprocating gait pattern?
The reciprocating gait orthosis joins two knee–ankle–foot orthoses to a trunk corset with laterally placed joints (see Figure 6.9). A key feature of the reciprocating gait orthosis is the coupling together of the hip joints, preventing bilateral hip flexion in stance.
What is reciprocal hip orthosis?
A reciprocating gait orthosis (RGO) is a full-body orthotic device that consists of a hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis (HKAFO), a custom-molded pelvic girdle and a thoracic extension. An RGO can be used to treat people with paralysis due to spinal cord injury or other neurological diseases including spina bifida.
What is a powered gait orthosis?
Background: The important purpose of a powered gait orthosis is to provide active joint movement for patients with spinal cord injury. Objectives: The aim of this study was to clarify the effect of a powered gait orthosis on the kinematics and temporal-spatial parameters in paraplegics with spinal cord injury.
What Is hip knee/ankle foot orthosis?
The HKAFO is a custom-molded plastic shell with contoured metal uprights and a pelvic band that provides support and correction to the hip, knee, ankle and foot. An HKAFO improves body alignment and posture, increases bone and muscle strength, and enhances independence and self-esteem.
What are SMOs used for?
An SMO (Supramalleolar Orthosis) supports the foot just above the ankle bone or malleolus. SMOs are prescribed for patients who have soft, flexible, flat feet (pes planovalgus). They are mostly worn by children. The SMO is designed to maintain a vertical, or neutral, heel while also supporting the arches of the foot.
What are AFOs and SMOs?
SMO (Supra Malleolar Orthotics) the smaller shoe that helps stabilize the ankle and prevents the arch of the foot from collapsing. AFO (Ankle Foot Orthotics) this brace helps hold the foot and ankle in the correct position.
How does an ankle foot orthosis work?
An ankle foot orthosis (AFO) is used to improve walking patterns by reducing, preventing or limiting movement of the lower leg and foot and by supporting weak muscles. They are also used to maintain joint alignment, accommodate deformity and to help reduce spasticity.
What is the difference between SMOs and AFOs?
What is a Supramalleolar orthosis?
Supramalleolar orthotics (SMOs) are orthotics that control the alignment of the foot while allowing free ankle motion. This case series study analyzed the gait and gross motor function of four children with spastic diplegic CP who were tested in AFOs and SMOs.