The effect of rotational speed on ankle-foot orthosis properties

• Published in: Journal of biomechanics Vol. 123; p. 110483
• Main Authors: Totah, Deema, Barton, Kira, Gates, Deanna H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 23.06.2021; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Angular speed; Ankle; Carbon fiber reinforced plastics; Carbon fibers; Design; Energy dissipation; Feet; Gait; Kinematics; Orthoses; Parameters; Range of motion; Software; Statistical analysis; Stiffness; Three dimensional printing; Velocity; Viscoelastic materials; Viscoelasticity; Walking

Ankle–foot orthoses (AFOs) are devices that support ankle motion. An AFO’s sagittal plane rotational stiffness can affect gait kinematics. Because AFOs are often made from viscoelastic materials, their properties may vary at different walking speeds. The influence of rotational speed on AFO properti...