Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Ankle Foot Orthoses and Functional Electrical Stimulation Post Stroke
Scope:
The scope of the CPG is intended to provide evidence on the effects of AFO or FES on:
- Rehabilitation of individuals with acute and chronic stroke
- Goals based on a compensation and recovery approach
- Outcomes across the ICF levels of functioning
The target population of the CPG includes adults ( ≥18 years of age) of both genders and all races and ethnicities.
Publication:
The Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy published the CPG in April 2021.
Resources:
Podcast: ANPT Stroke SIG interview with Dr. Therese Johnston and Dr. Lisa Brown
CPG Quick Reference for Clinicians
Clinical Effects of an AFO/FES
Defining and applying the various effects of an AFO/FES to your patient
CPG Work Group
Content Leader: Therese Johnston
Admin. Leader: Lisa Brown
Contact Person
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Employer/Clinical background and expertise |
Therese E. Johnston, PT, PhD, MBA
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Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA |
Lisa Brown PT,DPT,NCS
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Clinical Assistant Professor
Boston University
Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Science
Boston, MA |
Sarah Keller PT, DPT, NCS
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Instructor
Physical Therapy Program
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL |
Caitlin Denzer-Weiler PT, DPT, NCS
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SeniorPhysical Therapist, Neurologic Clinical Specialist
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Chester, NJ |
CPG Knowledge Translation Task Force
Elizabeth "Beth" Cornforth, PT, DPT, NCS (Co-chair)
Bobbette Miller, DPT, NCS (Co-chair)
Andrea Ecsedy, PT, DPT, NCS
Megan Greenwood, PT, DPT, MSPT, NCS, PCS
Ryan Koter, PT, DPT
Suzanne O'Neal, PT, DPT, DHSc, NCS
Katherine "Katie" Sweet, PT, DPT, NCS
Daniel Miner, PT, DPT