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The spatiotemporal parameters and gait patterns were compared between the two conditions.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The affected step length was significantly longer, the step width was significantly wider, and the affected single support phase ratio was significantly higher in the Welwalk condition than in the orthosis condition. The index values of abnormal gait patterns were significantly lower while using Welwalk than in the orthosis condition. The following four indices were lower in the Welwalk condition: contralateral vaulting, insufficient knee flexion, excessive hip external rotation during the paretic swing phase, and paretic forefoot contact.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Gait training using Welwalk increased the affected step length, step width, and single support phase while suppressing abnormal gait patterns as compared to gait training using the ankle-foot orthosis. 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