Classification of Gait Types at Apoplexy to Standardise the Orthotic Treatment
- Authors: Daniel Sabbagh1, Jörg Fior2, Ralf Gentz2
- Institutions: 1FIOR & GENTZ GmbH – Scientific Editing, 2FIOR & GENTZ GmbH – Management
- Form of Contribution: poster
- Congress: OTWorld 2014
- Location: Leipzig, Germany
- Date: 13–16 May 2014
- Expert Association: German Federal Guild Association for Orthopaedic Technology (Bundesinnungsverband für Orthopädietechnik, BIV-OT)
Summary: A classification of gait types following a stroke can optimise an orthotic treatment. By means of the knee and leg position in mid stance, the pathological gait can be assessed easily. A classification of apoplexy patients was developed based on the biomechanical characteristics determined in a gait analysis of five apoplexy patients. This classification has the potential to improve the cooperation within the interdisciplinary team and to standardise orthotic treatment.
Keywords: stroke, orthotics, classification, gait analysis, physiotherapy