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The Effects of a Powered Knee Orthosis on Gait Kinematics of Children With Knee Extension Deficiency
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Agilik for Cerebral Palsy and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 4 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Crouch gait/walking, characterized by an 'over-flexed' knee when the leg is supporting body weight, is common in children with diagnoses of cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other incomplete spinal cord injuries. The "Agilik" is a leg exoskeleton device that aims to improve how children with crouch gait walk. In this study the investigators will quantify the improvement that the Agilik facilitates in children with crouch gait in two ways: 1) the difference the Agilik makes when the participants start using it, and 2) any 'training effects' that can be seen in barefoot walking after six sessions of training with the Agilik.
Study Details
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Interventions
The Agilik is a leg orthosis device supporting the knee joint, and is intended to be worn on one or both the legs. The device is customized for single patient use. It is composed of custom-fabricated polypropylene leg shells (thigh, calf and foot components) with joint supports, actuator, sensors, cabling and a battery waist pack. The Agilik is attached to the patient using straps - two on the thigh and two on the shank. A rotational linkage connects the thigh and calf portions of the device, is placed lateral to the knee joint, and is aligned with the knee center of rotation.