Graduate Research Assistant The University of Iowa University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) improve function and gait following lower limb trauma. CDOs include a full-length footplate, a posterior strut, and a proximal cuff below the knee. The cuff is a primary interface between the patient and the CDO, but it is unknown if how tightly the cuff is fastened affects limb loading. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of three different proximal cuff tightness’s (30N, 50N, and 70N +/- 5N) on foot loading during gait.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, attendees will be able to summarize past research investigating the effects of carbon fiber custom dynamic orthosis (CDO) use on foot loading during gait.
Upon completion, attendees will be able to describe how CDO use and cuff tightness affects hindfoot loading during gait.
Upon completion, attendees will be able to describe how CDO use and cuff tightness affects forefoot loading during gait.
