Paretic propulsion as a measure of walking performance and functional motor recovery post-stroke: A review
Background Although walking speed is the most common measure of gait performance post-
stroke, improved walking speed following rehabilitation does not always indicate the …
stroke, improved walking speed following rehabilitation does not always indicate the …
Center of mass in analysis of dynamic stability during gait following stroke: A systematic review
GF Devetak, RCD Bohrer, ALF Rodacki, EF Manffra - Gait & posture, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Background The Center of mass (CoM) analysis reveals important aspects of gait
dynamic stability of stroke patients, but the variety of methods and measures represents a …
dynamic stability of stroke patients, but the variety of methods and measures represents a …
Mechanics and energetics of post-stroke walking aided by a powered ankle exoskeleton with speed-adaptive myoelectric control
Background Ankle exoskeletons offer a promising opportunity to offset mechanical deficits
after stroke by applying the needed torque at the paretic ankle. Because joint torque is …
after stroke by applying the needed torque at the paretic ankle. Because joint torque is …
Instrumental or Physical‐Exercise Rehabilitation of Balance Improves Both Balance and Gait in Parkinson's Disease
We hypothesised that rehabilitation specifically addressing balance in Parkinson's disease
patients might improve not only balance but locomotion as well. Two balance‐training …
patients might improve not only balance but locomotion as well. Two balance‐training …
Dynamic balance and instrumented gait variables are independent predictors of falls following stroke
K Bower, S Thilarajah, YH Pua, G Williams… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2019 - Springer
Background Falls are common following stroke and are frequently related to deficits in
balance and mobility. This study aimed to investigate the predictive strength of gait and …
balance and mobility. This study aimed to investigate the predictive strength of gait and …
Delayed Cortical Responses During Reactive Balance After Stroke Associated With Slower Kinetics and Clinical Balance Dysfunction
Background Slowed balance and mobility after stroke have been well-characterized. Yet the
effects of unilateral cortical lesions on whole-body neuromechanical control is poorly …
effects of unilateral cortical lesions on whole-body neuromechanical control is poorly …
Task-specific training for improving propulsion symmetry and gait speed in people in the chronic phase after stroke: a proof-of-concept study
JF Alingh, BE Groen, JF Kamphuis, ACH Geurts… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2021 - Springer
Background After stroke, some individuals have latent, propulsive capacity of the paretic leg,
that can be elicited during task-specific gait training. The aim of this proof-of-concept study …
that can be elicited during task-specific gait training. The aim of this proof-of-concept study …
Walking cadence affects the recruitment of the medial-lateral balance mechanisms
We have previously identified three balance mechanisms that young healthy adults use to
maintain balance while walking. The three mechanisms are:(1) The lateral ankle …
maintain balance while walking. The three mechanisms are:(1) The lateral ankle …
Biomechanical control of paretic lower limb during imposed weight transfer in individuals post-stroke
Background Stroke is a leading cause of disability with associated hemiparesis resulting in
difficulty bearing and transferring weight on to the paretic limb. Difficulties in weight bearing …
difficulty bearing and transferring weight on to the paretic limb. Difficulties in weight bearing …
Robotic gait training and botulinum toxin injection improve gait in the chronic post-stroke phase: A randomized controlled trial
M Cotinat, M Celerier, C Arquillière, M Flipo… - Annals of Physical and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Improving walking ability is one of the main goals of rehabilitation after stroke.
When lower limb spasticity increases walking difficulty, botulinum toxin type A (BTx-A) …
When lower limb spasticity increases walking difficulty, botulinum toxin type A (BTx-A) …