Gamage Nuwani Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
yoga , therapy
Rheumatology & Rehabilitation Hospital, Sri Lanka
Gamage Nuwani has completed her Higher Diploma in Physiotherapy at the age of 24 years from the School of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy, Sri Lanka. She has completed 12+ years of her career as a Physiotherapist in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Hospital, Ragama, Sri Lanka. During the career of 12+ years she has been covered Physiotherapy in MSK, Neurology, Peadiatric, Rehabilitation and Amputee management. Currently she is following her BSc degree in Physiotherapy as an undergraduate student of Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Short Communication Open Access
Author(s): Gamage Nuwani
The objective of this study was to evaluate the walking velocity, walking endurance, energy expenditure & risk of fall in use of KAFOs (Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis) over the alternative Aluminum Back Slab & Toe Raising Straps (ABS & TRS) on paraplegic (T10 –T12) ambulation which has not been performed among Sri Lankan patients. This was a case cross over study where fifteen, T10 – T12 motor complete paraplegic males who were using indoor ambulation with ABS & TRS and recommended to use KAFOs were recruited. A two weeks standardized ambulatory training was provided with either device prior to test.
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