Changes in activation timing of knee and ankle extensors during gait are related to changes in heteronymous spinal pathways after stroke

Conclusions: Increased co-activation of knee and ankle extensors during gait is related to changes in intersegmental facilitative pathways linking quadriceps to soleus on the paretic side in stroke individuals. Malfunction of intersegmental pathways could contribute to abnormal timing of leg extensors during the stance phase of gait in hemiparetic individuals.
Source: Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research