Graduate Research Assistant The University of Iowa University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is an inherited progressive peripheral neuropathy. Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are one intervention used to improve gait and balance. Most AFO-related studies use standardized outcome measures that do not fully capture the entire patient experience. The purpose of this study was to understand how individuals with CMT perceive their AFOs. A survey was distributed via email and patients were asked: Q1) What would you change about your AFO if you could? Q2) What activities does your AFO improve? Q3) What activities does your AFO limit?
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, attendees will be able to describe what ankle foot orthosis (AFO) related changes individuals with CMT would like to see.
Upon completion, attendees will be able to describe what activities ankle foot orthosis (AFO) use improves for individuals with CMT.
Upon completion, attendees will be able to describe what activities ankle foot orthosis (AFO) use limits for individuals with CMT.
