3D printed orthosis supporting rehabilitation of children with nervous system disorders

The main task of orthoses in neurological diseases is stabilization, correction and improvement gait function. Orthoses actively support the work muscles by proper alignment individual body segments relation to each other facilitate performance planned During upright standing, orthosis keep upper ankle a fixed, intermediate position, usually at an angle 90°. This increases base provided feet flat on ground. Stabilization joints gives chance maintain correct length muscles, thus protects against contractures. Individual are used during standing improve function with dedicated footwear. brace widens contour foot, so footwear for wider than standard one, but it cannot be longer brace. One leading guidelines analysis children disorders criteria adopted Rancho Los Amigos Hospital. Despite complexity problems that patients report physiotherapist, simple strategy should when comes securing orthosis. role orthopedic equipment muscle failure obtaining stable stance phase.