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From: Biomechanical analysis of an unpowered hip flexion orthosis on individuals with and without multiple sclerosis

Fig. 1

HFO Overview. a Waist anchors secure resistance bands to waist belt. Anchor locations can be individually adjusted about the belt. b Resistance exercise bands passively store and release energy during gait. c Knee brace for distal anchoring of bands. d Suspenders distribute load of bands about torso and help support waist belt. e Waist belt for proximal anchoring of bands. A soft neoprene base layer provides comfort, while a nylon webbing strap provides rigidity and connects to the waist anchors and suspenders

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