The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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The Effects of Initiation Side on Gait Symmetry in the Stroke Patients

  • Shin, Hwa-Kyung (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Science, Catholic University of Daegu) ;
  • Noh, Dae-Yong (Department of Physical therapy, Graduate school of medical science, Catholic university of Daegu)
  • Received : 2013.11.06
  • Accepted : 2013.12.12
  • Published : 2013.12.25
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Abstract

Purpose: To investigate the effects of initiation side on gait symmetry in the chronic stroke patients. Methods: Twenty one patients with independent gait after stroke were divided into the paretic-leg gait initiation group (PLI) and the nonparetic-leg gait initiation group (NPLI). The symmetry ratio (SR) was calculated from of the spatiotemoral and kinematic parameter which measured by 3D motion analysis. Results: In the spatiotemporal variables, SR-step length and SR-velocity was significantly different between groups (p<0.05). In the kinematic variables, SR-TOAA and SR-SwPAA of the hip joint was significantly different between groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: We suggest that the initiating leg may influence on the gait symmetry of stroke patient These results will be a helpful reference in hemiplegic gait training or intervention.

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