Altered post-stroke propulsion is related to paretic swing phase kinematics

The present results suggest that braking forces late in stance are particularly indicative of deficits in the production of typical swing phase kinematics. This relationship suggests that therapies designed to address altered swing kinematics should also consider altered force generation in late stance, as these behaviors appear to be coupled.

Source: Clinical Biomechanics - November 28, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jesse C. Dean, Mark G. Bowden, Abigail L. Kelly, Steven A. Kautz Source Type: research