Develop a discreet, lightweight ankle-foot orthosis for young individuals with FSHD, promoting natural gait through optimal dorsiflexion and flexible support while minimizing movement restrictions.

Project Overview

Design an ankle foot orthosis tailored for young individuals diagnosed with FSHD to facilitate natural gait patterns by positioning the ankle in adequate dorsiflexion, maintaining a narrow, thin, and discreet design, and ensuring sufficient flexibility to minimize any restriction of movement.

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Contact Information

Team Members

• Lucia Hockerman - Team Leader
• Madison Michels - Communicator
• Presley Hansen - BSAC
• Sadie Rowe - BWIG
• Kate Hiller - BPAG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. John Puccinelli - Advisor
• Debbie Eggleston - Client

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