The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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Influence of plastic AFO on the Angle of Pelvic Tilt in the Patients with Hemiplegia

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  • Moon, Young-Seok (Department of Physical Therapy, Gil Medical Center) ;
  • Hwang, Byong-Yong (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Natural Science Yong-In University)
  • 문영석 (가천의과대학 길병원 물리치료실) ;
  • 황병용 (용인대학교 자연과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Published : 2001.12.21
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Abstract

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 II . Results showed that the hemiplegia who weared plastic AFO, the angle of pelvic tilt was significantly less than not weared 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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