Comparing Functional Outcomes in Individuals Using Micro-processor Controlled Orthosis Versus Stance Control Orthosis

Inclusion Criteria

• •Lower extremity functional impairment due to neurologic or neuromuscular disease, orthopedic disease or trauma.
• •Prior active and compliant use of unilateral Knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) or Stance control orthosis (SCO).
• •Age 18 - 80 years.
• •Demonstrate a reciprocal gait pattern using the SCO and C-Brace trial tools.
• •Cognitive ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent.
• •Subjects must be able to demonstrate the ability to turn the global positioning sensor (GPS) and Actigraph units on and off and sufficient memory ability to wear the devices each day during use of the orthoses.