Effects of ankle-foot orthosis-related conditions on muscle activity, spasticity, and psychosocial outcomes after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
BACKGROUND Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are widely used after stroke to improve ankle stability, foot clearance, and gait performance. However, their effects on lower-limb muscle activity, spasticity, and psychosocial outcomes remain uncertain. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of AFO-related conditions on electromyog...