Poststroke spasticity: sequelae and burden on stroke survivors and caregivers
RD Zorowitz, PJ Gillard, M Brainin - Neurology, 2013 - AAN Enterprises
Among the estimated 20% to 40% of stroke survivors who develop spasticity, the burden of
this condition on patients, caregivers, and society is substantial. Stroke survivors with …
this condition on patients, caregivers, and society is substantial. Stroke survivors with …
Falls in the aging population
KSF Khow, R Visvanathan - Clinics in geriatric medicine, 2017 - geriatric.theclinics.com
The population is aging globally, and importantly, the rate of increase is greater in
develo** countries compared with more developed nations. 1 In 2015, about 900 million …
develo** countries compared with more developed nations. 1 In 2015, about 900 million …
The impact of ankle-foot orthosis stiffness on gait: a systematic literature review
Abstract Background Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are commonly prescribed to provide ankle
support during walking. Current prescription standards provide general guidelines for …
support during walking. Current prescription standards provide general guidelines for …
[HTML][HTML] Adjuvant treatments associated with botulinum toxin injection for managing spasticity: An overview of the literature
A Picelli, A Santamato, E Chemello, N Cinone… - Annals of physical and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background and objective A wide range of adjunct therapies after botulinum toxin
administration have been proposed. The aim of the present paper is to provide an overview …
administration have been proposed. The aim of the present paper is to provide an overview …
A clinical practice guideline for the use of ankle-foot orthoses and functional electrical stimulation post-stroke
TE Johnston, S Keller, C Denzer-Weiler… - Journal of Neurologic …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Background: Level of ambulation following stroke is a long-term predictor of participation
and disability. Decreased lower extremity motor control can impact ambulation and overall …
and disability. Decreased lower extremity motor control can impact ambulation and overall …
[HTML][HTML] Spring-like Ankle Foot Orthoses reduce the energy cost of walking by taking over ankle work
DJJ Bregman, J Harlaar, CGM Meskers, V De Groot - Gait & posture, 2012 - Elsevier
In patients with central neurological disorders, gait is often limited by a reduced ability to
push off with the ankle. To overcome this reduced ankle push-off, energy-storing, spring-like …
push off with the ankle. To overcome this reduced ankle push-off, energy-storing, spring-like …
[PDF][PDF] Additive manufacturing of specific ankle-foot orthoses for persons after stroke: A preliminary study based on gait analysis data
Z Liu, P Zhang, M Yan, Y ** improves range of motion of ankle dorsiflexion and balance ability in chronic stroke patients
D Park, Y Bae - Healthcare, 2021 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to determine the effect of a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
pattern Kinesio ta** (KT) application on the ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (DF-ROM) …
pattern Kinesio ta** (KT) application on the ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (DF-ROM) …
The influence of solid ankle-foot-orthoses on forward propulsion and dynamic balance in healthy adults during walking
Background In post-stroke hemiparetic subjects, solid polypropylene ankle-foot-orthoses are
commonly prescribed to assist in foot clearance during swing while bracing the ankle during …
commonly prescribed to assist in foot clearance during swing while bracing the ankle during …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of ankle-foot orthosis on postural control after stroke: a systematic review
MG Padilla, FM Rueda, IMA Diego - Neurología (English Edition), 2014 - Elsevier
Introduction Stroke is currently the main cause of permanent disability in adults. The
impairments are a combination of sensory, motor, cognitive and emotional changes that …
impairments are a combination of sensory, motor, cognitive and emotional changes that …