Effects of Attentional Loadings on Gait Performance Before Turning in Stroke Survivors

Attentional loadings have significant impacts on turning performance in individuals with stroke. Improper gait modification before turning may contribute to falls after stroke. Therefore, examination of the changes in temporal-spatial gait parameters before turning may reveal important deficits in gait control when stroke survivors are challenged by dual-tasking.

Source: PM and R - May 12, 2015 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Haidzir Manaf, Maria Justine, Hui-Ting Goh Tags: Original Research Source Type: research