Robot-assisted gait training effectively improved lateropulsion in subacute stroke patients: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Journal: European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Some stroke patients are known to use nonparetic extremities to push toward the paretic side, a movement known as lateropulsion. Lateropulsion impairs postural balance and interferes with rehabilitation.

Authors

  • Nari Yun
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Republic of Korea.
  • Min C Joo
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Republic of Korea.
  • Seung-Chan Kim
    Department of Statistics, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea.
  • Min-Su Kim
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Republic of Korea - helmaine@naver.com.