The energy cost of walking in stroke survivors: (How) does holding a handrail work?

Research question: We aimed to investigate the effect of physical support (through handrail hold) and/or somatosensory input (through light touch contact with a handrail) on energy cost and accompanying changes in step parameters and neuromuscular activity during walking in stroke survivors.

Source: Gait and Posture - September 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: T. Ijmker, C. Lamoth, H. Houdijk, D. Rijntjes, M. Tolsma, L. van der Woude, A. Daffertshofer, P. Beek Tags: Session OS02 Rehab Adults Source Type: research