Degree of muscle shortening in chronic hemiparesis in patients not treated with guided self-rehabilitation contracts (GSC)

Conclusion Shoulder extensors, plantar flexors and gluteus maximus in patients untreated with self-stretching postures have undergone major muscle shortening in chronic hemiparesis. A future study could assess the effectiveness of stretching postures taught and applied from the early phase of stroke on shortening of these muscles.
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research