Patient Response to an Integrated Orthotic and Rehabilitation Initiative for Traumatic Injuries for the Military Treatment Facilities (PRIORITI-MTF)

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the benefits (and cost-benefits) of an integrated orthotic and rehabilitation program that incorporates the Intrepid Dynamic Exoskeletal Orthosis (IDEO) and the Return to Run (RTR) physical therapy regimen, but designed for scalability in the broader military environment (i.e. beyond San Antonio Military Medical Center where the program was developed). We intend to assess immediate and long-term improvements in functional performance and self reported outcomes in 85 patients from three military treatment facilities (MTFs) who are currently one or more years out from a traumatic unilateral lower extremity injury at or below the knee and have chronic muscle weakness and/or limited range of motion at the ankle that translates into functional deficits that interfere with daily activities and overall quality of life.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2015
Accession Number
AD1008354

Entities

People

  • Ellen J. MacKenzie

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Casualties
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Military Medicine
  • Muscular Diseases
  • Orthoses
  • Physical Therapy
  • Public Health
  • Quality Of Life
  • Rehabilitation
  • Therapy
  • United States
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.
  • Systems Analysis and Design