Multidisciplinary cooperation is
particularly important in the field of
stroke rehabilitation, in order to choose
the most appropriate intervention and
orthosis. The MDT will often include
physiotherapists, occupational therapists
and podiatrists, as well as nurses and
medical staff.
Orthoses are extremely cost-effective
for a relatively simple, inexpensive
intervention. They can play a
considerable role in the prevention of
secondary complications, and in the
maintenance of mobility and
independence. This in turn can achieve
cost savings (Boxer and Flynn, 2004).