Persons post-stroke improve step length symmetry by walking asymmetrically

Persons post-stroke improve step length symmetry by walking asymmetrically

Abstract Background and purpose Restoration of step length symmetry is a common rehabilitation goal after stroke. Persons post-stroke often retain the ability to walk with symmetric step lengths (“symmetric steps”); however, the resulting walking pattern remains effortful. Two key questions with dir...

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Main Authors: Purnima Padmanabhan, Keerthana Sreekanth Rao, Shivam Gulhar, Kendra M. Cherry-Allen, Kristan A. Leech, Ryan T. Roemmich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Gait
Stroke
Rehabilitation
Energy
Mechanics
Effort
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12984-020-00732-z

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