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What is the primary reason for prescribing an ankle-foot orthosis for the 18-year-old male high school student in the case study?
What type of shoes would be most suitable for the client to wear with the prescribed ankle-foot orthosis?
Which component of the ankle-foot orthosis would primarily aid in addressing the slow, high-steppage gait pattern exhibited by the patient?
For a patient with a high-steppage gait pattern due to foot drop as described in the case study, which orthotic device would be most inappropriate?
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What is the primary function of an Ankle Assist orthosis?
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In the context of Ankle-Foot Orthoses, what does a Peg/Pin in the posterior channel typically signify?
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How are Molded AFO's different from Conventional AFO's?
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What type of ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is classified based on material and components?
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In ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), what is the goal of applying forces?
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What is the purpose of ankle stops in conventional AFOs?
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Why are conventional AFOs used less frequently compared to alternative materials like molded plastics?
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