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Gait control in hemiparesis

E Knutsson

    Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Gait analysis in spastic hemiparesis reveals three main disturbance types affecting muscle activation and movement control. Computerized analysis aids in clinical gait assessment for targeted therapy and training.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Biomechanics
    • Rehabilitation Medicine

    Background:

    • Spastic hemiparesis significantly impacts gait control.
    • Understanding gait abnormalities is crucial for effective rehabilitation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review findings in gait analysis for spastic hemiparesis.
    • To categorize common gait disturbances.
    • To highlight the role of computer-assisted analysis in clinical practice.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of gait analysis studies.
    • Integration of kinematic movement data.
    • Electromyography (EMG) of leg muscles.

    Main Results:

    • Identified three primary gait disturbance patterns in spastic hemiparesis.

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  • Pattern 1: Exaggerated stretch responses.
  • Pattern 2: Decreased central pattern generation.
  • Pattern 3: Abnormal muscle coactivation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Gait analysis, particularly with EMG and computer processing, can classify abnormal gait patterns.
    • Classification aids in guiding physical therapy and training for spastic hemiparesis patients.