யோகா பயிற்சி மற்றும் சிகிச்சை இதழ்

Evaluation of efficacy and efficiency in implementing Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (KAFO) as a functionally assistive indoor ambulatory device for motor complete thoracic level (T10 �??T12) spinal cord injury in males

Gamage Nuwani

The objective of this study was to evaluate the walking velocity, walking endurance, energy expenditure & risk of fall in use of KAFOs (Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis) over the alternative Aluminum Back Slab & Toe Raising Straps (ABS & TRS) on paraplegic (T10 –T12) ambulation which has not been performed among Sri Lankan patients. This was a case cross over study where fifteen, T10 – T12 motor complete paraplegic males who were using indoor ambulation with ABS & TRS and recommended to use KAFOs were recruited. A two weeks standardized ambulatory training was provided with either device prior to test.