Based on the data, the authors believe that although both orthoses would be recommended for children with spastic CP and excessive ankle plantar flexion during stance, additional individual factors should be considered when selecting either orthosis.
The 14-item FIST is reliable and valid in adults following acute stroke. Studies of intra- or intertester reliability and evaluative validity studies including applications to other patient populations with sitting balance dysfunction are now necessary.
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