Biomechanical effects of Agilik powered knee-ankle-foot-orthosis
Summary
This study aims to measure the best ankle-foot-orthoses to be used with the Bionic Power Agilik knee exoskeleton to maximize benefits of the device to the wearer. This study will evaluate 3-5 different AFOs during walking in a lab that allows us to measure joint angles and forces while you walk. This research will help us determine the most effective use cases for the Agilik exoskeleton.
Eligibility
Eligible ages: 5 to 29
Accepts healthy participants: Yes
Inclusion criteria:
1. Age range: 5-29
2. Bilateral gait pathology with limited knee extension such as, but not limited to crouch gait from a diagnosis of cerebral palsy
3. Able to walk at least 3 meters without stopping (without a walking aid)
4. Height between 3’8” - 5’11” (112- 180cm)
Exclusion criteria:
1. Children below the age of 5 years
2. Orthoprosthesis
3. Patient is unable to initiate swing phase.
4. Moderate to severe spasticity (as determined by the clinician).
5. Flexion contracture of more than 10° in the knee and/or hip joint
6. Body mass greater than 275 lbs/125 kg
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Principal investigator:
Emily Rogers-Bradley
Clinical trial:
Yes
REB-ID:
REB23-1396