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KMID : 0357220010130030693
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2001 Volume.13 No. 3 p.693 ~ p.700
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Influence of Plastic AFO on the Angle of Pelvic Tilt in the Patients with Hemiplegia
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Abstract
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The use of AFO in the management of patients with hemiplegia has been somewhat controversial. The purpose of the study was to identify the influence of the plastic ankle foot orthoses(AFO) on the characteristics of pelvic tilt in the patients with hemiplegia. Sixteen hemiplegic patients participated. The angle of pelvic tilt were measured using the BROM ff . Results showed that the hemiplegia who weared plastic AFO, the angle of pelvic tilt was significantly less than not wearied subjects. However, duration of wearing a plastic AFO and the degree of spasticity were not affected to the angle of pelvic tilt. Therefore the patients with hemiplegia should consider using the brace for the right purpose, also need to maintain the mobility of ankle joint while wearing the plastic AFO.
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