Gait assessment during the initial fitting of an ankle foot orthosis in individuals with stroke.

Purpose: To evaluate if the measurement of gait parameters, examined during the fitting of an Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO), has a beneficial effect on the gait pattern of individuals who were affected by a stroke. Also, this study seeks to provide evidence regarding the use of the portable GaitRite system in a clinical setting.

Method: Before-after trial conducted at a stroke outpatient orthotic clinic of a freestanding rehabilitation hospital.