Assessing wear time and perceptions of wearing an ankle foot orthosis in patients with peripheral artery disease.

Danae M DinkelMahdi HassanJohn P RechHolly DeSpiegelaereJason JohanningIraklis PipinosSara Myers

Published in: PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation (2022)

An 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.

Keyphrases

peripheral artery disease
healthcare
primary care
physical activity
randomized controlled trial
blood pressure
social support
depressive symptoms
mental health
community dwelling
middle aged
childhood cancer