Design a discrete Ankle-Foot Orthosis for a teen with Muscular Dystrophy, increasing dorsiflexion and stability to allow for more normal walking

Project Overview

The objective of this project is to develop an ankle-foot orthosis for a teenager with FSHD. The orthosis will improve dorsiflexion, decrease foot drop, and decrease foot inversion, all while remaining discreet and allowing for a more natural gait when walking.

Team Picture

Files

• Final Notebook (December 10, 2025)
• Final Report (December 10, 2025)
• Final Poster Presentation (December 4, 2025)
• PDS (September 18, 2025)
• Preliminary Presentation (October 3, 2025)
• Preliminary Report (October 8, 2025)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Alex Conover - Team Leader
• Avery Lyons - Communicator
• Claire Matthai - BSAC
• Sean Carey - BWIG
• Aditi Singhdeo - Co-BPAG
• Celia Oslakovic - Co-BPAG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. Justin Williams - Advisor
• Debbie Eggleston - Client

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• Fall 2024: Inconspicuous Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) for teen