ACTION STATEMENTS

Question 1

Action statement for AFO/FES to improve QOL

Answer 1

Clinicians SHOULD provide AFO or FES for individuals with foot drop who have goals to improve QOL.

Question 2

Action statement for AFO/FES to improve gait speed

Answer 2

Clinicians SHOULD provide AFO or FES for people with decreased LE motor control who have goals to improve gait speed.

Question 3

Action statement for AFO/FES to improve other mobility

Answer 3

Clinicians SHOULD provide AFO or FES with decreased LE motor control who have goals to improve other mobility

Question 4

Action statement for AFO/FES to improve dynamic balance

Answer 4

Clinicians SHOULD provide an AFO or FES to people with decreased LE motor control who have goals to improve dynamic balance

Question 5

Action statement for AFO/FES to improve walking endurance

Answer 5

Clinicians MAY provide an AFO or FES for people with decreased LE motor control who have goals to improve walking insurance.

Question 6

Action statement for AFO/FES to improve PF spasticity

Answer 6

Clinicians SHOULD NOT provide an AFO or FES for people with decrease LE motor control who have primary goals to improve plantarflexors spasticity.

Question 7

Action statement for AFO/FES to impact muscle activation

Answer 7

Clinicians MAY provide an AFO with decreased stiffness for individuals with decreased LE motor control who have goals to allow activation of the anterior tibialis and gastroc muscles while walking with AFO.
Clinicians SHOULD provide FES for people with decreased LE motor control who have goals to improve activation of anterior tibialis muscle while walking without FES.

Question 8

Action statement for AFO/FES to improve gait kinematics

Answer 8

Clinicians MAY provide an AFO or FES for people with decreased LE motor control who have goals to improve ankle DF at initial contact and urging loading response and swing.