Kinematic compensations as children reciprocally ascend and descend stairs with unilateral and bilateral solid AFOs.

摘要: The aim of this study was to identify the compensations made when a child with normal motor control ascends and descends stairs while wearing solid AFO. Ten healthy children were asked ascend descend shoes, right bilateral AFOs. Repeated measures ANOVA identified differences in selected kinematic parameters. Peak-to-peak excursion pelvic rotation, obliquity, hip ab/adduction increased AFO use (P<0.05). Mean anterior tilt Compensations at trunk pelvis facilitated limb advancement clearance. This information may be helpful developing strategies for training patients planning difficulties.