Forced Use of the Paretic Leg Induced by a Constraint Force Applied to the Nonparetic Leg in Individuals Poststroke During Walking.

Journal: Neurorehabilitation and neural repair
Published Date: Nov 16, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Individuals with stroke usually show reduced muscle activities of the paretic leg and asymmetrical gait pattern during walking.

Authors

  • Chao-Jung Hsu
  • Janis Kim
    Sensory Motor Performance Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
  • Elliot J Roth
    1 Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, USA.
  • William Z Rymer
    Sensory Motor Performance Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, United States of America; Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Northwestern University, Chicago, United States of America.
  • Ming Wu
    Sensory Motor Performance Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60611, USA; Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Electronic address: w-ming@northwestern.edu.

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