Simulation of Hemiparetic Function Using a Knee Orthosis with Variable Impedance and a Proprioception Interference Apparatus

Individuals with stroke have neuromuscular weakness or paralysis on one side of the body caused by some muscles disengaging and overexciting other muscles. Hyperextension of the knee joint and complete lack of plantar flexion of the ankle joint are common symptoms of stroke. This thesis encompasses...

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Main Author: Lahiff, Christina-Anne Kathleen
Format: Others
Published: Scholar Commons 2017
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Online Access:http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/6623
http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7820&context=etd