Design of Stance-Control Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthotics

Abstract

"The Knee ankle foot orthosis (KAFOs)" are full leg braces for individuals with knee extensor feebleness, designed to support the person during weight bearing activities by avoiding knee flexion. KAFOs normally outcome in an unusual gait design and are principally used for level ground walking. Mechanical and biomechanical examination established that the project opposed knee motion through stance stage, discharged the knee joint exclusive of confining the knee’s range of association, and providing flexion confrontation during stair descent. Strategy presentation and associated testing processes were established to further progress joint functioning and to authorize the strategy prior to testing on persons with knee extensor feebleness.