Energetics of a Novel 3D-Printed Custom Ankle Foot Orthosis in a Population of Individuals with Foot Drop: A Pilot Study

Energetics of a Novel 3D-Printed Custom Ankle Foot Orthosis in a Population of Individuals with Foot Drop: A Pilot Study

Passive Dynamic Ankle–Foot Orthoses (PD-AFOs) are medical devices prescribed to individuals with foot drop, a condition characterized by weakness of the ankle dorsiflexor muscles. PD-AFOs can store and release energy during the stance phase of the gait cycle, while supporting the foot in the swing p...

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Main Authors: Paolo Caravaggi, Giulia Rogati, Massimiliano Baleani, Roberta Fognani, Luca Zamagni, Maurizio Ortolani, Alessandro Zomparelli, Franco Cevolini, Zimi Sawacha, Alberto Leardini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
ankle foot orthosis
custom
3D-printed
selective laser sintering
fiberglass-reinforced polyamide
energetics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/11/5885
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