Journal of Spine

Yukihide Nishimura

Publications

• Research Article
  Ankle Foot Orthosis Improves Functional Ambulation and Balance in Patients with Peripheral Nerve Palsy
  Author(s): Tokio Kinoshita, Yukihide Nishimura, Takeshi Nakamura, Daisuke Kojima, Yuta Sakurai, Yoshinori Yasuoka, Yoshi-ichiro Kamijo, Hiroyoshi Fujiwara, Toshikazu Kubo, Tadashi Sumiya and Fumihiro TajimaTokio Kinoshita, Yukihide Nishimura, Takeshi Nakamura, Daisuke Kojima, Yuta Sakurai, Yoshinori Yasuoka, Yoshi-ichiro Kamijo, Hiroyoshi Fujiwara, Toshikazu Kubo, Tadashi Sumiya and Fumihiro Tajima
  
  Background: Several studies have examined the benefits of ankle foot orthosis (AFO) in patients with hemiparesis, but little is known about their effects in patients with peripheral nerve palsy. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of AFO on functional ambulation in patients with hemiplegia and unilateral lower-extremity palsy. Subjects and methods: This study design was Case control study in rehabilitation units of five hospitals in Japan. The study subjects were 50 normal subjects (control), 49 patients with post-stroke hemiparesis (PSH), and 13 with lower extremity palsy (LEP) due to peripheral nerve palsy. Functional ambulation was assessed with AFO and without AFO by 10-meter maximum walking speed (10 MMWS) and the distance walked in a 6-minute walking test (6 MWT). Functional balance was assessed using the Berg balance scale. Results: The 10 MMWS test showed sign.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000337

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