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Bregman, D.J.J. (author), Van der Krogt, M.M. (author), De Groot, V. (author), Harlaar, J. (author), Wisse, M. (author), Collins, S.H. (author)Background In stroke and multiple sclerosis patients, gait is frequently hampered by a reduced ability to push-off with the ankle caused by weakness of the plantar-flexor muscles. To enhance ankle push-off and to decrease the high energy cost of walking, spring-like carbon-composite Ankle Foot Orthoses are frequently prescribed. However, it is...journal article 2011