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Lower limb orthotics

Goals. Gait reviewKey muscles, joint mechanicsCommon conditions for orthoticsLower limb orthotic approachExamples. Normal gait = progression of passenger unit through space with stability and minimal energy output.*. Keep center of gravity in tightest spiralMost efficient CG path = line, only w

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Lower limb orthotics

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    1. Lower limb orthotics Jeff Ericksen, MD VCU/MCV Dept. of PM&R

    2. Goals Gait review Key muscles, joint mechanics Common conditions for orthotics Lower limb orthotic approach Examples

    3. Normal gait = progression of passenger unit through space with stability and minimal energy output.* Keep center of gravity in tightest spiral Most efficient CG path = line, only with wheels Perry, J Atlas of Orthotics Double stance occurs in initial and terminal 10% of stance, thus middle 40% of stance is single limb supportDouble stance occurs in initial and terminal 10% of stance, thus middle 40% of stance is single limb support

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