Effect of using ACSIVE for children with cerebral palsy:A 3D gait analysis case study

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effect of ambulatory-training using the orthotic device ACSIVE on a 16-year-old boy with level II cerebral palsy. Ambulatory-training utilizing ACSIVE was performed 5 days/week for 60 minutes/day for 6 months. Gait measurements were recorded using a 3D motion analysis system. Physical functions were measured using the 5-chair stand, the Timed Up & Go, and the 2-minute walk tests. The patient’s step length, gait speed, hip joint maximum extension angle in the stance phase, and peak generation power of the ankle joint in the pre-swing increased after practice walking. All three physical functions tests also improved. These results suggest that ambulatory exercises using ACSIVE for 6 months can be effective in improving the gait and physical functions of children with cerebral palsy.