Which device is frequently used to improve ankle alignment and gait in children with cerebral palsy?

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Which device is frequently used to improve ankle alignment and gait in children with cerebral palsy?

An ankle-foot orthosis helps align the ankle and improve walking in children with cerebral palsy by holding the foot in a more neutral position and limiting excessive plantarflexion during stance. This counters common CP gait patterns like equinus (toe-walking) and unstable foot placement, allowing better foot clearance in swing, improved step length, and more efficient, safer gait. The device can be solid for maximum control or articulated to permit controlled ankle movement as strength and control improve. Other devices shown target different joints and do not address ankle alignment or gait mechanics in CP, such as a knee brace for the knee, a wrist splint for the hand, or a neck collar for the cervical spine.

An ankle-foot orthosis helps align the ankle and improve walking in children with cerebral palsy by holding the foot in a more neutral position and limiting excessive plantarflexion during stance. This counters common CP gait patterns like equinus (toe-walking) and unstable foot placement, allowing better foot clearance in swing, improved step length, and more efficient, safer gait. The device can be solid for maximum control or articulated to permit controlled ankle movement as strength and control improve. Other devices shown target different joints and do not address ankle alignment or gait mechanics in CP, such as a knee brace for the knee, a wrist splint for the hand, or a neck collar for the cervical spine.

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