Effects of joint mobilization and stretching on the range of motion for ankle joint and spatiotemporal gait variables in stroke patients

Stroke patients have limited ranges of motion and gait disturbances due to neurological deficits and connective tissue changes. We assessed the effects of joint mobilization and active stretching on ankle joint range of motion and gait in stroke patients.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 15, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Kyun-Hee Cho, Shin-Jun Park Source Type: research