Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: February | Volume: 12 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 83-90
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20220211
Comparative Analysis of Solid AFO vis-à-vis Articulated AFO using Flexible Ankle Hinges in Children with Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia Age Group 5-12 Years in Terms of Gait Parameters
Haribhau S. Dongre1, Kishan Singh2, Lukeshkumar R. Bhuyar3
1Lecturer P&O, 2,3Demonstrator P&O,
Dept. of Prosthetics and Orthotics, All India Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400034.
Corresponding Author: Lukeshkumar R. Bhuyar
ABSTRACT
In this study, we have studied 16 subjects with Cerebral Palsy spastic diplegia age group 5-12 years (9 male, 7 female) with GMFC level 1, 2 or 3 with the consent of their parents. We had evaluated these subjects and took their measurements and prepared Static AFOs and given it to the subjects to use it for 30 days. The spatiotemporal gait parameters like step length, stride length, speed and cadence were recorded with static AFOs and then given with Articulated AFOs for next 30 days. The reading was recorded for Articulated AFOs. The data collected were analyzed using paired t test using software InStat GraphPad. The results of the study shown that the performance of subjects was better with Articulated AFOs in comparison with Static AFOs. These results will help the professionals to choose the appropriate design for Children with Cerebral Palsy.
Key words: Cerebral Palsy, Articulated AFO, Equinovarus, Static AFO, Gait, Spasticity.