have been prescribed either a semi-rigid or a custom-made articulating AFO
wear their prescribed AFO for all primary mobility activity outside the house
be able to walk at least 20 meters without manual assistance
walk at least 10 meters per minute (12% of normal velocity) during a 6-meter self-selected velocity walking test.
You may not be if
having a condition that could significantly limit ambulation, including severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, congestive heart failure, or pre-existing neurological disorder other than post-stroke
having cognitive deficits that preclude their ability to provide consent for participation
having an ankle plantar flexion contracture equal to or greater than 15 degrees plantar flexion with full knee extension
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