WO2020202171A1

WO2020202171A1 - Customised ankle foot orthotic device

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Publication number: WO2020202171A1
Application number: PCT/IN2019/050425
Authority: WO
Inventors: Sameer Sudhir Karpe
Original assignee: Sameer Sudhir Karpe
Priority date: 2019-03-29
Filing date: 2019-05-31
Publication date: 2020-10-08

Abstract

A customised ankle foot orthotic device consist of calf piece (1); calf strap (2); a muscle stimulator (3); stimulator suspension (4) includes a press button with nylon strap; two adhesive electrodes (5); electrical wires (6); hinge joint (7); JBR outsole (8); foot piece (9); snkle strap (10); forefoot strap (11); ring (12.2 and 12.3); adjustable strap (13); press button (14); cold and hot pack pouch (15); a means to provide upward projection (16); & shank (17); charecterized in that the adhesive strap being mounted on the the rings (12.2 and 12.3) so as to keep the plantar section of the foot piece (9) in straight position and wherein the adhesive strap being made up by a combination of polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene and polyethylene wherein polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene and polyethylene is 1:1:2 by weight; wherein the cold and hot pack pouch being made up of 40.5 wt% water; 40.5wt% ammonium nitrate, 4wt% hydropropylmethyl cellulose and 15wt% propylene glycol; and wherein the said electrode being made up of a hydrogel comprises of acrylic acid and N-vinylpyrrolidone.

Description

CUSTOMISED ANKLE FOOT ORTHOTIC DEVICE FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an orthotics and physiotherapy field. More particularly, the present invention relates to an orthotic device which can be useful in foot drop problem of a patient suffering from strokes, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy patients, and in common peroneal nerve injury.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Foot drop is common problem in stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy patients, and in common peroneal nerve injury patient. Electrical stimulation and ankle foot orthosis (AFO) have been routinely used in individuals with foot drop to re-educate muscles which are weak and to keep ankle in neutral position. It is known that electrical stimulation is useful in treating individuals with foot drop. Studies (Freeha Sharif, Samina Ghulam, Arshad Nawaz Malik and Quratulain Saeed, Effectiveness of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) versus Conventional Electrical Stimulation in Gait Rehabilitation of Patients with Stroke, Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan 2017, Vol. 27 (11): 703-706) showed that the functional electrical stimulation (FES) is better in foot drop than conventional electrical stimulation (EMS) in stroke patients.

Existing ankle foot orthosis and its drawback:

An ankSe-foot orthosis, or AFO, is an orthotic device which is a support intended to control the position and motion of the ankle, compensate for weakness, or correct deformities of foot and ankie. AFOs can be used to support weak limbs, or to position a limb with contracted muscles into a more normal position. In addition, AFOs are used to control foot drop caused by a variety of neurologic and musculoskeletal disorders. Due to the common use for addressing foot drop, AFO has become synonymous with the term "foot-drop brace AFO are easy to wear, and can be easily available at orthotics. Drawbacks: i) AFO limits mobility and range of motion of joint as it is not movable. ii) Movements is usually limited to certain direction.. iii) There is restriction of rotation around a joint. iv) The aforesaid technologies failed to suggest the combined effect of AFO and cold & hot pack pouch in food drop.

Prior art:

A document (https://www.braceworks.ca/2018/09/20/devices/lower- limbs/afo/ankle-foot-orthoses-and-functional-electrical-stimulation-for-foot- drop-in-ms/) discloses that the people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have difficulty walking: Gait impairment, including the reduced ankle dorsiflexion of foot drop, is one of the most common indicators of disability early in the course of this progressive autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, affecting approximately 75% of people with MS. Assistive technology, such as ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) and functional electrical stimulation (FES), increases the safety of walking and the speed of ambulation (even then, only about one half of patients remain ambulatory 15 years after disease onset). Assistive technology also reduces the risk of injury to the knee and ankle and reduces the effort of ambulation.

Another document

(https://www.resna.org/sites/default/files/legacy/conference/proceedings/2008 /SDC2008/Hadley.html) discloses that“Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a non-progressive neurological disorder which develops in-utero or after birth. Current treatment for CP includes physical therapy and braces used to increase ambulation. Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs) are lightweight plastic braces that secure the lower leg, ankle, and foot in a predetermined position, commonly used to aide dorsiflexion in CP patients. another common treatment, Functional Electrode Stimulation (FES), is administered by physical therapists in order to build muscle tone and improve dorsiflexion. FES uses low energy electrical stimulation to excite either the common peroneal nerve or the tibialis anterior muscle, causing the patient to actively dorsiflex, increasing foot- ground clearance. Our device integrates an FES unit with a hinged AFO, to automate and improve the current physical therapy processes used to treat CP patients. This allows for the rapid and accurate placement of FES electrodes, which removes the major barrier to at-home administration of this therapy.

A literature (Walbran et al., Cogent Engineering (2016), 3: 1227022 http://dx.doi.Org/10.1080/23311916.2016.1227022) discloses neuromuscular disorders and injuries such as cerebral palsy and stroke often result in foot-drop which can result in a person having great difficulty walking. Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) or splints have been prescribed for many years now to limit the range of motion of the ankle, provide the patients with support and assist with rehabilitation. However the majority of AFOs require a long, labour-intensive manufacturing process which results in unacceptable waiting times for children that are rapidly growing and patients with varying conditions. This research proposes a new approach to AFO manufacturing that utilizes digital and additive manufacturing technologies to customise the fit and form to an individual. By implementing an interchangeable carbon fibre spring at the ankle joint the design will result in a stronger, more comfortable, more flexible AFO that can adaptively constrain ankle movement for various different activities. Three iterations of AFO design have been developed and tested to validate their efficacy. A custom machine has been designed and constructed in order to empirically test stiffness values for the AFO and allow for optimal AFO geometry based on input parameters. This machine has proven the structural integrity of the final AFO design. Progress has been made in automating parts of the design process which will significantly reduce labour requirements and hence manufacturing delay times. Another literature (Mario C. Faustini, Richard R. Neptune^*, Richard H. Crawford, and Steven J. Stanhope, Manufacture of Passive Dynamic Ankle-Foot Orthoses Using Selective Laser Sintering, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, VOL. 55, NO. 2, FEBRUARY 2008) discloses AFO designs vary in size, shape, and functional characteristics depending on the desired clinical application. Passive Dynamic (PD) Response ankle-foot orthoses (PD- AFOs) constitute a design that seeks to improve walking ability for persons with various neuromuscular disorders by passively (like a spring) providing variable levels of support during the stance phase of gait. Current PD-AFO manufacturing technology is either labor intensive or not well suited for the detailed refinement of PD-AFO bending stiffness characteristics. The study was to explore the feasibility of using a rapid freeform prototyping technique, selective laser sintering (SLS), as a PD-AFO manufacturing process. Feasibility was determined by replicating the shape and functional characteristics of a carbon fiber AFO (CF-AFO). The study showed that a SLS-based framework is ideally suited for this application. A second objective was to determine the optimal SLS material for PD-AFOs to store and release elastic energy; considering minimizing energy dissipation through internal friction is a desired material characteristic. This study compared the mechanical damping of the CF-AFO to PD-AFOs manufactured by SLS using three different materials. Mechanical damping evaluation ranked the materials as Rilsan™ D80 (best), followed by DuraForm™ PA and DuraForm™ GF. In addition, Rilsan™ D80 was the only SLS material able to withstand large deformations.

US8512415 discloses a powered ankle-foot prosthesis, capable of providing human-like power at terminal stance that increase amputees metabolic walking economy compared to a conventional passive-elastic prosthesis. The powered prosthesis comprises a unidirectional spring, configured in parai!ei with a force- controiiabie actuator with series elasticity. The prosthesis is controlled to deliver the high mechanical power and net positive work observed in normal human walking. US8808214 discloses an Active Ankle Foot Orthosis (AAFO) is provided where the impedance of an orthotic joint is modulated throughout the walking cycle to treat ankle foot gait pathology, such as drop foot gait. During controlled plantar flexion, a biomimetic torsional spring control Is applied where orthotic joint stiffness is actively adjusted to minimize forefoot collisions with the ground. Throughout late stance, joint impedance is minimized so as not to impede powered plantar flexion movements, and during the swing phase, a torsional spring-damper (PD) control lifts the foot to provide toe clearance. To assess the clinical effects of variable- impedance control, kinetic and kinematic gait data were collected on two drop foot participants wearing the AAFO. It has been found that actively adjusting joint impedance reduces the occurrence of slap foot, allows greater powered plantar flexion, and provides for less kinematic difference during swing when compared to normal.

US8838263 discloses a computer-controlled fabrication of a patient-specific orthotic device using an automated fabrication machine capable of following computer instructions to create 3D surface contours and new developments in non-invasive three-dimensional (3D) scanning have made it possible to acquire digital models of freeform surfaces such as the surface anatomy of the human body and to then fabricate such a patient-specific device with high precision. Such a patient-specific device brings significant improvement in patient-specific fit, comfort, and function of medical devices (and, in particular, to orthoses that require a close fit to the wearer's body to act effectively). The combination of these two technologies is ideally suited for the development of patient-specific orthotic devices. A patient specific ankle-foot orthotic device using this technology is disclosed. This exemplary device is used to help stabilize the ankle-foot region, tor example, in patients with impaired gait.

5 None of the document suggests a hot and cold pouch unit in AFO and FES system for improving foot drop of strokes, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy patients, and common peroneal nerve injury patients.

The existing document failed to suggest the adhesive electrode in AFO and FES system for improving foot drop of strokes, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy patients, and common peroneal nerve injury patients.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

It is an objective of the invention is to provide a customised ankle foot orthotic device with an effective hot and cold pouch unit for improving foot drop of a patient selected from strokes, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy patients and common peroneal nerve injury.

It is another objective of the invention is to provide a customised ankle foot orthotic device with novel adhesive electrode for the treatment of foot drop.

It is yet another objective of the invention is to provide a customised ankle foot orthotic device with novel adjustable strap for the treatment of foot drop.

It is yet another objective of the invention is to provide a novel customised foot orthotic device for improving gait and rehabilitation.

It is yet another objective of the invention is to provide a cost effective and easy to use orthotic device for foot drop problem.

It is yet another objective of the invention is to provide a device that could reduce the pain as compared to conventional AFO while treating foot drop.

It is further objective of the invention is to increase the speed of a foot drop patient in treadmill using the device. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to first aspect of the invention, there is provided a customised ankle foot orthotic device consist of calf piece (1 );

calf strap (2);

a muscle stimulator (3);

stimulator suspension (4) includes a press button with nylon strap;

two adhesive electrodes (5);

electrical wires (6);

hinge joint (7);

JBR outsole (8);

foot piece (9);

ankle strap (10);

forefoot strap (1 1 );

ring (12.2 and 12.3);

adjustable strap (13);

press button (14);

cold and hot pack pouch (15)

a means to provide upward projection (16); &

shank (17); charecterized in that the adhesive strap being mounted on the the rings (12.2 and 12.3) so as to keep the plantar section of the foot piece (9) in straight position and wherein the adhesive strap being made up by a combination of polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene and polyethylene wherein polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene and polyethylene is 1 :1 :2 by weight; wherein the cold and hot pack pouch being made up of 40.5 wt% water; 40.5 wt% ammonium nitrate, 4 wt% hydropropyl methyl cellulose and 15 wt% propylene glycol; and wherein the said electrode being made up of a hydrogel comprises of acrylic acid and N-vinylpyrrolidone.

In accordance with these and other objects which will become apparent hereinafter, the instant invention will now be described with particular reference to the accompanying drawing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

Figure 1 a schematically illustrates the customised ankle foot orthotic device in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 1 b schematically illustrates the side view of the device in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 1 c schematically illustrates the front view of the device in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 1 d schematically illustrates the rear view of the device in accordance with present invention; &

Figure 2 is the visual analogue scale for the measure of pain in accordance with the present invention.

Other objects, features and advantages of the inventions will be apparent from the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the inventions.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT:

Expression: The following term as used in the invention is defined:

Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO): It is a device applied to the ankle for modifying functional characteristics of neuromuscular conditions.

Electrical Stimulator: It is an electrical device which is used for stimulating impaired structures in neuromuscular conditions and for improving strength in weak muscles.

Range Of Motion (ROM): It is a linear or angular distance that a moving object normally travels while properly attached to other. Usually it ranges or flexion and extension. Alternatively, the range of motion is defined as it is the measurement of movement around a specific joint. The range of motion is denoted by“degree”.

Foot Drop: It is the neuromuscular condition in which the muscles or nerve which are supplying to the foot are paralysed and is unable to lift the foot while walking it is called as Foot Drop. Spasticity: It is the condition in which muscles get stiff and tight.

Stroke: It is medical condition in which there is poor blood supply to brain which may result in cell death due to interruption of blood flow there is damage to brain. Stroke caused by blocked artery or bursting of blood vessels. Due to this, brain is not functioning properly which may lead to improper body functioning.

Multiple Sclerosis: It is potentially disabling disease of brain and spinal cord. In multiple sclerosis the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fiber and causes communicating problem between the brain and rest of body.

Cerebral Palsy: It is a congenital disorder of movement muscle tone and posture that appear in early childhood. Visual analog scale (VAS): It is a psychometric response scale which can be used in questionnaires. It is a measurement instrument for subjective characteristics or attitudes that cannot be directly measured. When responding to a VAS item, respondents specify their level of agreement to a statement by indicating a position along a continuous line between two end-points. The present invention provides a customised ankle foot orthotic device for improving foot drop of a patient selected from strokes, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy patients and common peroneal nerve injury. The device (Figure 1 a-1 d) of the present invention consist of

I . Calf piece;

2. Calf strap;

3. Portable Muscle stimulator;

4. Stimulator suspension consisting of press button with nylon strap;

5. Adhesive electrode;

6. Electrical wires;

7. 2D hinge joint consisting of 4mm MS nut and bolt;

8. JBR outsole;

9. Foot piece;

10. Ankle strap;

I I . Forefoot strap;

12. Ring;

13. Adjustable strap;

14. Press button;

15. Cold and Plot pack pouch;

16. Upward projection; &

17. Shank; Referring to Figure 1 a-1 d, the orthosis of the present invention mainly consists of two sections: a Calf piece (1 ) and a Foot (9) which are articulately joined on each side of the ankle by two hinge joint of MS nuts and Bolts (7). The calf piece comprises a calf strap with an upper portion which may be wrapped around the patient’s calf and secured by a velcro strap (2). The strap is attached to one side of the greave while the other end is free and is designed to loop around the calf. Below the strap (2), there is a stimulator suspension (4) which consists of press buttons in which portable muscle stimulator (3) is mounted. The greave extends downward from the calf area (1 ) to forward narrow shank (17) below which the greave broadens at ankle area to match the contour of the ankle. The plantar section (9) has a JBR (Johnson bros rubber) outsole (8) and an upward project on (16) which intimately wraps around heel & ankle areas of the patient. The hinge joints (7) are mounted loosely so that a plantar section (9) can rotate upward around the axis delineated by the two hinge (7). This movement of plantar section (9) provides for dorsiflexion of foot during the swing phase of gait cycle. The downward movement of plantar section (9) is stopped when the upper edge of the projection (16) comes in contact with the on the inner side of greave (2) thus, preventing the foot drop. The two sections (1 ) and (9) of the present device are made from thin-sheeted polypropylene material which are designed so as to counter the shape of the objects leg and foot. Ankle strap (10) is looped around the ring ankle (12.1 ) so as to fasten the strap tightly around the ankle. Forefoot strap (1 1 ) which is looped around the forefoot so as to fasten the strap tightly around the forefoot. Adjustable straps (13) is mounted on respective side by a ring (12.2) & (12.3) for keeping plantar section (9) in a stretched position.

Electrical muscle stimulator (3) consist of two adhesive electrodes (5) attached by electrical wire (6). Pouch (15) which is the inner aspect of calf piece of AFO includes cold and hot pack. All the straps herein are embedded by press buttons All straps are embedded by press buttons (14). Adhhesive electrode:

The self-adhesive hydrogel electrodes (5) according to present invention is prepared by the method as given in Keller et al., Electrodes for transcutaneous (surface) electrical stimulation, JOURNAL OF AUTOMATIC CONTROL, UNIVERSITY OF BELGRADE, VOL. 18(2):35-45, 2008 except the amount of acrylic acid and N-vinylpyrrolidone which is 1 :2 by weight in the present invention. The impulses are generated by the device and are delivered through electrodes on the skin near to the muscles being stimulated. The electrodes are generally pads that adhere to the skin. The impulses mimic the action potential that comes from the central nervous system, causing the muscles to contract.

Hot and cold pouch:

The hot and cold pouch according to present invention is prepared by the method disclosed in US4462224:

Wherein Methocel: Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose

Adjustable strap:

The self adjusted strap herein is used for stretching purposes in which specific muscle or tendon (or muscle group) is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control flexibility, and range of motion. A combination of polyvinyl chloride:poiypropyiene:polyethylene 1 :1 :2 by weight according to the present invention is used for making the strap. The orthotic device of the present invention improves the gait and rehabilitation ,in previously used orthosis there were not active dorsiflexion which is very important for gait training and rehabilitative purposes we just have to wear and do gait training ,thus our device is doing dorsiflexion of ankle with the help of functional electrical stimulation through adhesive pads which is fitted on tibialis anterior muscle, this will also gives feedback.

The customised ankle foot orthotic device according to the present invention increases the speed of a foot drop patient in treadmill as compared to conventional AFO. The invention is now illustrated by non-limiting examples.

Example 1 :

Preparation of the hot and cold pouch unit and the adhesive hydrogel:

All the materials like the solute, solvent, gelling agent, wetting agent & other parameters as in Table 1 , was purchased from the local market, Mumbai and prepared the gel formulation following the method disclosed in US4482224. 20 g of the gel was incorporated into the pouch for the purpose of treatment.

The adhesive electrode was prepared by the method disclosed in Keller et al in which the amount of acrylic acid and N-vinylpyrrolidone which is 1 :2 by weight.

Experimental trials: The experimental trial as to evaluate the efficacy of the present device for foot drop, was conducted in Krishna Institute of Physiotherapy, near Dhebewadi Road, Malkapur, Karad, Pin code- 415110, Maharashtra, India.

10 NOS patient whose average weight of 40-70 either gender, was selected for the following each groups: Goup-I: strokes;

Goup-ll: multiple sclerosis;

Goup-lll: cerebral palsy patients; &

Goup-lll: common peroneal nerve Following were the steps to set the device to the patient:

Turn on the intensity: After the electrodes were placed firmly on skin and the lead wires are plugged in the socket of device, turn the ON/ OFF control clockwise.The menu will reveal on LCD.

Select mode: There were two EMS modes of option, S (synchronous) or A (alternate) .Select a mode by pressing the mode control when a EMS mode is selected, the LCD shows EMS on the top. After a mode is selected, press SET control to enter next setting. The patient may adjust the setting only when it is flashing and then press the increment or decrement control to change the settings.

Set Ramp Time:

The ramp time controls the time of output current that increase from 0 to the setting level, and from the setting value to 0. When the ramp time was set, each contraction was ramped up and down in order that the signals come on and come off gradually and smoothly. The ramp time was adjustable from 1 to 8 seconds.

Set ON time: The On Time controls the time of stimulation. By pressing the“SET” control, the contraction time can be adjusted. Both channels stimulation was cycled on and off by the contraction and relaxation settings. Thejange is_adjustable_ from 2 seconds to 90 seconds.

As the“ON” time including the ramp up and ramp down time, the setting of it should be no less than two times of the“RAMP” time.

Set OFF time: The off times controls the time of relaxation. By pressing the“SET” control , the relaxation time can be adjusted. Both channels stimulation is cycled on and off by the contraction and relaxation settings. The range ios adjustable from 0 second to 90 seconds.

In alternate mode, the OFF time should be equal or more than the ON time.

Set Pulse Width:

Pulse Width was adjustable from 50 us to 300 us. Press“SET” control to enter this menu, the press“Increment or Decrement” to adjust the setting. If no instructions regarding the pulse width are given in therapy, set the control to the suggested 70- 120 us setting.

Set Pulse Rate:

Pulse rate was adjustable from 2Hz to 150Hz. Press“SET” control to enter this menu, then press“Increment or Decrement” to adjust the setting. Unless otherwise instructed, turn the pulse rate control to the 70-120 range.

Set Timer:

The treatment time was adjustable from 1 to 60 minutes or C (continuous). Press “SET” control to enter this menu, then press“Increment” or“Decrement” to adjust the setting. Press“Increment” control when the timer shows 60 minutes, it was switched to continuous stimulation.

Compliance Meter:

This unit can store 60 sets of operation records. Total treatment time up to 999 hours can be stored. Check and Delete individual record:

Press“MODE” control and turn on the power simultaneously. The LCD display shows the number of records and operation time. Press the “increment” and “decrement” button to each record. After all set then train the patient on flat surface with customized dynamic orthosis, and then make him to walk on treadmill with obstacles placing between them.

Comparative study of customised ankle foot orthotic device with or without hot & cold unit and adjustable strap for range of motion:

Table 2

Wherein #: Measurement was done with the help of goniometer

CE: Comparetive example;

IE: Inventive example; &

P:P:P = polyvinyl chloride:polypropyiene:polyethylene

Table 2 shows the superior effect of hot and cold unt made up of the gel formulation G4 (40.5% water; 40.5% NFI₄N0₃, 4% F4M Methocel, 15% propylene glycol) and adjustable strap made up of a combination of polyvinyl chlonde:poiypropylene:polyethyiene 1 :1 :2 while evaluating range of motion (ROM) in foot drop of a stroke patient.

Accordingly, hot & cold pack unit (15) made up of G4 (40.5% water; 40.5% NH₄N0₃, 4% F4M Methocel, 15% propylene glycol) and adjustable strap (13) made up of a combination of polyvinyl chlonde:po!ypropylene:po!yethyiene 1 :1 :2 both were selected for further studies.

10-meter walk test: The present device was evaluated by 10-meter walk test and the results were noted in metres/second. The individual was walked without assistance for 10 metres, with the time measured for the intermediate 6 metres to allow for acceleration and deceleration. Assistive devices may be used, but must be kept consistent and documented for each test. Count the start time when the toes pass the 2 metre mark and stoping time when the toes pass the 8 metre mark. It can be tested at either preferred walking speed or maximum walking speed (ensure to document which was tested). This test was performed for each group of disease three times and calculated te average of the same.

Visual analogue scale/Graphic rating scale:

As shown in Figure 2, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) or Graphic Rating Scale was first used in psychology by Freyd in 1923, consists of a straight line with the endpoints defining extreme limits such as‘no pain at all’ and‘pain as bad as it could be’. The patient was asked to mark his pain level on the line between the two endpoints. The distance between‘no pain at all’ and the mark then defines the subject’s pain as 0-3.99 as mild; 4-6.99 as moderate and 7-10 as severe.

Table 3: Group I (Stroke patients)

# conventional AFO was prepared with the same components as in present device but WITHOUT the adhesive electrode (5), the hot & cold pack unit (15) and adjustable strap (13). Silicone electrode was used in the conventional AFO.

Table 4: Group II (multiple sclerosis)

Table 5: Group III (cerebral palsy patients)

Table 6: Group IV (common peroneal nerve)

Table 3-6 showed the superior effect of customized ankle foot orthotic device as compared to conventional AFO in view of both 10-meters walk test and the visual analogue scale for different diseases conditions.

Although the foregoing description of the present invention has been shown and described with reference to particular embodiments and applications thereof, it has been presented for purposes of illustration and description and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the particular embodiments and applications disclosed. It will be apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art that a number of changes, modifications, variations, or alterations to the invention as described herein may be made, none of which depart from the spirit or scope of the present invention. The particular embodiments and applications were chosen and described to provide the best illustration of the principles of the invention and its practical application to thereby enable one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. All such changes, modifications, variations, and alterations should therefore be seen as being within the scope of the present invention as determined by the appended claims when interpreted in accordance with the breadth to which they are fairly, legally, and equitably entitled.

Claims

Claims:

1. A customised ankle foot orthotic device consist of

calf piece (1 );

calf strap (2);

a muscle stimulator (3);

stimulator suspension (4) includes a press button with nylon strap;

two adhesive electrodes (5);

electrical wires (6);

hinge joint (7);

a rubber outsole (8);

foot piece (9);

ankle strap (10);

forefoot strap (11 );

ring (12.2 and 12.3);

adjustable strap (13);

press button (14);

cold and hot pack pouch (15)

a means to provide upward projection (16); &

shank (17); charecterized in that the adhesive strap being mounted on the the rings (12.2 and 12.3) so as to keep the plantar section of the foot piece (9) in straight position and wherein the adhesive strap being made up by a combination of polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene and polyethylene wherein polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene and polyethylene is 1 :1 :2 by weight; wherein the cold and hot pack pouch being made up of 40.5 wt% water; 40.5 wt% ammonium nitrate, 4 wt% hydropropylmethyl cellulose and 15 wt% propylene glycol; and wherein the said electrode being made up of a hydrogel comprises of acrylic acid and N-vinylpyrrolidone.

2. The customised ankle foot orthotic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ratio of acrylic acid and N-vinylpyrrolidone is 1 :2 by weight.

3. The customised ankle foot orthotic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the downward movement of plantar section (9) is stopped when the upper edge of the projection (16) comes in contact with the inner side of greave (2).

4. The customised ankle foot orthotic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the calf piece (1 ) and foot piece (9) is made up of polypropylene material.

5. The customised ankle foot orthotic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the straps are embedded by the press botton (14).

6. The customised ankle foot orthotic device as and when used for foot drop of the disease condition selected from a group consisting of strokes, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy or common peroneal nerve injury.