Midfemoral Bone Volume of Walking Subjects with Chronic Hemiparesis Post Stroke

Muscle and bone form a functional unit. Residual physical poststroke impairments such as muscle weakness, spasticity, and decrease in function can promote metabolic bone changes. Moreover, muscle strength can influence this process. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to investigate bone volume and mobility performance in subjects with chronic hemiparesis post stroke.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - May 4, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Marcela A. Silva-Couto, Fernando F. Paiva, Carolina C. Alc ântara, Thaianne Mata, Christiane L. Prado-Medeiros, Tania F. Salvini, Thiago Luiz Russo Source Type: research