Effect of Orthotic Gait Training with Isocentric Reciprocating Gait Orthosis on Walking in Children with Myelomeningocele

This study investigates how a specific type of leg brace (IRGO) and gait training affect walking in children with myelomeningocele (MMC). MMC is a birth defect where the spinal cord doesn't close completely. The researchers measured things like walking speed, step length, and how much the children had to compensate with other body movements to walk. The study found that gait training with the IRGO improved hip motion, walking speed, and step length, while also reducing unnecessary body movements.

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  Orthotic gait training with IRGO significantly increased walking speed in children with MMC.
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  Step length was significantly increased following orthotic gait training with the IRGO.
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  Lateral and vertical compensatory motions were significantly decreased after gait training with the IRGO.