You observe your patient wearing a knee-ankle-foot orthosis and note that he circumducts his hip during swing phase.Possible problems with the orthosis could be any of the following EXCEPT:

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Inadequate dorsiflexor stop would not cause circumduction. Circumduction is often due to issues that prevent the knee from bending properly or the foot from clearing the ground, such as excessive knee lock or inadequate dorsiflexor assist.

You Observe Your Patient Wearing a Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis and Note