Effects of multi-directional surface perturbations on the triggered postural responses in hemiplegic subjects during standing and walking

Injury to the central nervous system as a result of cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) often leads to impairment in balance and mobility. Very little is known about the strategies that patients with CVA employ to prevent falls during unexpected changes of a support surface while patients are standing a...

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Main Author: Boonsinsukh, Rumpa
Other Authors: Joyce Fung (supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2003
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Online Access:http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=22276