The influence of a hip extension strengthening programme on gait performance in individuals following stroke

Gait difficulties experienced by individuals following a stroke may be related to the commonly observed reduced hip extension in the stance phase of gait. The aim of this initial exploratory study was to evaluate the effects of a home-based strengthening programme on hip muscle strength and gait per...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Busse, Monica
Other Authors: Vaughan, Christopher Leonard (Kit)
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26515