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Why some AFOs need to be stiffer than others
Original Title
The interaction between muscle pathophysiology, body mass, walking speed and ankle foot orthosis stiffness on walking energy cost: a predictive simulation study
doi:10.1186/s12984-023-01239-z0%
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What’s the bottom line?
For people with weak calf muscles, ankle braces (AFOs) help them walk easier—but the best stiffness depends on how weak their muscles are, how heavy they are, and how fast they walk.
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Waterval NFJ, van der Krogt MM, Veerkamp K, Geijtenbeek T, Harlaar J, Nollet F, Brehm MA