Sit-to-Stand in People with Stroke: Effect of Lower Limb Constraint-Induced Movement Strategies

Background. Weight-bearing asymmetry and impaired balance may contribute to the increased fall risk in people with stroke when rising to stand from sitting. Objective. This study investigated the effect of constraint-induced movement (CIM) strategies on weight-bearing symmetry and balance during sit...

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Main Authors: Charla Krystine Gray, Elsie Culham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Stroke Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/683681