Effect of dynamic orthoses on gait: a retrospective control study in children with hemiplegia

Several positive influences of orthoses on gait in children with cerebral palsy have been documented, as well as some detrimental effects. Most importantly, push-off is decreased in orthoses, compromising a physiological third ankle rocker. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of three types of orthosis on gait in a homogeneous group of children. All orthoses aimed at improving push-off and normalizing the pathological...