Meyns, P. (author), Kerkum, Y. L. (author), Brehm, M. A. (author), Becher, J. G. (author), Buizer, A. I. (author), Harlaar, J. (author) In children with cerebral palsy (CP), rigid ventral shell ankle-foot orthoses (vAFOs) are often prescribed to reduce excessive knee flexion in stance and lower the energy cost of walking (ECW). However, how vAFOs affect ECW is a complex issue, as vAFOs may have an impact on lower limb biomechanics, upper body movements, and balance. Besides,...
journal article 2020