Clinical Algorithm for Post-Stroke Gait Training With C-Brace
Clinical Algorithm for Post-Stroke Gait Training With C-Brace
The purpose of this study is to develop a clinical algorithmic-based evaluation and treatment
 approach for C-Brace for use by persons with hemiparesis or hemiplegia due to stroke.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Age 18 - 65 years

 -  Diagnosis of hemiparesis or hemiplegia following stroke

 -  Presence of abnormal walking pattern

 -  Poor knee control during stance phase

 -  Cognitive ability to (or care provider) manage daily charging of battery

 -  Cognitive ability to follow commands

 -  Hip flexor muscle strength grade 3 or greater or the ability to perform reciprocal
 gait using compensatory patterns

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Weight > 275 lbs. (Includes body weight and weight of heaviest object carried)

 -  Less than 2° of ankle motion

 -  Severe spasticity of the quadriceps (MAS >3) and/or uncontrolled spasticity of the
 quadriceps

 -  Severe spasticity of other lower limb muscles (MAS >3)

 -  Fixed genuvalgum exceeding 10° beyond anatomic neutral valgum

 -  Any fixed genuvarum exceeding anatomic neutral varum.

 -  Hip or knee flexion contractures greater than 10°

 -  Presence of COPD

 -  Chronic heart failure - NYHA stages 3 and 4