ArticlePM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation2023
Assessing wear time and perceptions of wearing an ankle foot orthosis in patients with peripheral artery disease.
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- Long-term use of an ankle-foot orthosis intervention in patients with peripheral artery disease using the integrated promoting action on research implementation in health services (i-PARIHS) framework.International journal of cardiology · 2023Trial
- Soft vs. Traditional AFOs: A Comparative Study on Gait Kinematics, Kinetics, and Muscle Activity.Restorative neurology and neuroscience · 2026Article
- Lower limb revascularization leads to faster walking but with less efficient mechanics in claudicating patients.Journal of biomechanics · 2024Article
- A comparison of the perceptions of wearing an ankle foot orthosis by individuals with peripheral artery disease according to their baseline-level of physical activity.Journal of bodywork and movement therapies · 2023Article
- Considerations for Implementation of an Ankle-Foot Orthosis to Improve Mobility in Peripheral Artery Disease.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundPeripheral artery disease (PAD) is a cardiovascular disease that affects walking ability. An ankle foot orthosis (AFO) may improve walking distances in those with PAD. Little research has explored if those with PAD wear a prescribed AFO and their perceptions of wearing the device.
objectiveTo assess wear time of an AFO and explore perceptions of wearing the device in patients with PAD.
designConvergent mixed methods.
settingThe study was conducted through a tertiary care medical center, and the research participants used the device in the community.
participantsThirty-six patients, all older adult males, were enrolled in this study. Fourteen patients completed the study and 11 supplied sufficient accelerometer data to include in the analysis.
interventionsAn AFO was worn for 3 months. An accelerometer was placed on the AFO for 7 days at the midpoint (1.5 months) and endpoint of the intervention (3 months) to assess wear time. Semi-structured interviews explored patients' perceptions of wearing the AFO.
main outcome measureThe primary outcome measure was wear time measured objectively via accelerometer and subjectively via interview.
resultsPatients (n = 14) wore the AFO approximately 8 hours/day. Patients reported barriers such as challenges wearing the AFO during daily household activities (using stairs, being on uneven terrain), discomfort, clothing or footwear issues, and driving challenges. Positive effects of wearing the AFO were also reported, primarily the ability to walk further.
conclusionsAn AFO may be an acceptable therapeutic intervention to improve perceived walking performance in older adult males with PAD. Addressing participants' perceptions of the AFO and barriers to wear are essential to increasing the positive effect the device has on participants' ambulatory activity.
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