Research Article
Improving independence in the community for stroke survivors: The role of biomechanics visualisation in ankle-foot orthosis tuning
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/icst.pervasivehealth.2011.246128, author={Bruce Carse and Roy Bowers and Barry Meadows and Philip Rowe}, title={Improving independence in the community for stroke survivors: The role of biomechanics visualisation in ankle-foot orthosis tuning}, proceedings={Envisaging the Future of Home Rehabilitation}, publisher={IEEE}, proceedings_a={EFHR}, year={2012}, month={4}, keywords={stroke; biomechanics; ankle-foot orthoses; gait analysis; visualisation; randomised controlled trial; rehabilitation}, doi={10.4108/icst.pervasivehealth.2011.246128} }- Bruce Carse
Roy Bowers
Barry Meadows
Philip Rowe
Year: 2012
Improving independence in the community for stroke survivors: The role of biomechanics visualisation in ankle-foot orthosis tuning
EFHR
IEEE
DOI: 10.4108/icst.pervasivehealth.2011.246128
Abstract
One of the key priorities for stroke survivors in their rehabilitation process is regaining their ability to walk. Evidence has shown that provision of ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) can have a positive impact on walking. This paper discusses the role of gait analysis in the provision of AFOs for stroke survivors. A discussion of the shortcomings of gait analysis techniques is included, with a description of how these might be overcome during the AFO tuning process through the ongoing development of data visualisation software. The design of a randomised controlled trial in conjunction with a series of qualitative measures is described, which will be used to test the efficacy of the visualisation software.
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