Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) typically do not improve the gait of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) presumably because of the weight of the orthoses and decreased mobility in the foot/ankle.Which of the following IS NOT a likely use of AFOs in this population?
A) Wearing them at night to help prevent shortening of the gastroc-soleus
B) Wearing them as tolerated to inhibit clonus that is common in boys with DMD
C) Wearing them to help prevent shortening of the gastroc-soleus and position the foot for improved stability in sitting when the disease has progressed to a point where function is primarily in a wheelchair
D) Wearing them in supported standing to improve alignment
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