Ankle muscle coactivation during gait is decreased immediately after anterior weight shift practice in adults after stroke

Gait is a fundamental component of activities of daily living, and regaining the ability to walk is a major goal of stroke rehabilitation for adults with hemiplegia [1]. Common characteristics of hemiplegic gait are decreased gait speed [2], asymmetrical gait pattern [2], and increased energetic cost [3]. These gait dysfunctions are mainly caused by impaired function of the paretic lower limb due to muscle weakness [4], sensory dysfunction [4], and disturbed control of lower limb muscle activation [5,6].
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research