Objective Assessment of Functional Ambulation in Adults with Hemiplegia using Ankle Foot Orthotics after Stroke

To objectively evaluate the effect of ankle foot orthotics (AFOs) on functional ambulation in individuals with hemiplegia secondary to stroke using quantifiable outcome measures.

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