Testing an Adjustable Ankle Orthosis During Walking in Cerebral Palsy
This study seeks to determine how an adjustable stiffness ankle braces affects walking performance and biomechanics in cerebral palsy.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Age between 8-35 years old, inclusive Diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP) Gross motor functional classification score level I, II, or III Physician-prescribed AFOs of common design (i.e., rigid molded thermoplastic) Ability to walk for 6 minutes on a treadmill At least 20° of passive plantar-flexion range of motion No concurrent treatment other than those assigned during the study No condition other than CP that would affect safe participation No surgery within 6 months of participation.  Exclusion Criteria:  -Excessive knee flexion during walking caused by CP - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 8 Years - MaximumAge: 35 Years - StdAgeList: Child, Adult