Differences in paretic lower limb loading and fluidity in sit-to-walk according to selection of the leading limb in individuals with stroke

Sit-to-walk with the paretic leading limb seems to be an adaptive movement because many participants preferred leading with the paretic limb. However, selection of the leading limb in sit-to-walk involves a biomechanical tradeoff between paretic limb loading at seat-off and movement fluidity in individuals with stroke. Use of the paretic leading limb requires loading capacity of this limb, and the non-paretic leading limb must have high balance ability to merge sit-to-stand and gait initiation.

Source: Clinical Biomechanics - April 1, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Yuji Osada, Naoyuki Motojima, Yosuke Kobayashi, Sumiko Yamamoto Source Type: research