Design and Evaluation of a Wearable Powered Foot Orthosis with Metatarsophalangeal Joint
Joint Authors
Zhang, NianSong
Wu, Ming
Liu, Yixiang
Zang, Xizhe
Source
Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-09-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints play critical roles in human locomotion.
Functional restriction or loss of MTP joints will lead to lower walking speed, poorer walking balance, and more consumed metabolic energy cost compared with normal walking.
However, existing foot orthoses are focused on maintaining the movement of the ankle joint, without assisting the MTP joints.
In this paper, in order to improve the walking performance of people with lower limb impairments, a wearable powered foot orthosis (WPFO) which has actuated MTP joint is designed and constructed.
Preliminary experiments on three nondisabled subjects demonstrated functionality and capabilities of the WPFO to provide correctly timed dorsiflexion and plantar flexion assistance at the MTP joint during walking.
These results also suggest that the WPFO could offer promise in certain rehabilitation applications and clinical treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Liu, Yixiang& Zang, Xizhe& Zhang, NianSong& Wu, Ming. 2018. Design and Evaluation of a Wearable Powered Foot Orthosis with Metatarsophalangeal Joint. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Liu, Yixiang…[et al.]. Design and Evaluation of a Wearable Powered Foot Orthosis with Metatarsophalangeal Joint. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1114849
American Medical Association (AMA)
Liu, Yixiang& Zang, Xizhe& Zhang, NianSong& Wu, Ming. Design and Evaluation of a Wearable Powered Foot Orthosis with Metatarsophalangeal Joint. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1114849
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1114849