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KMID : 0357220130250060399
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2013 Volume.25 No. 6 p.399 ~ p.404
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The Effects of Initiation Side on Gait Symmetry in the Stroke Patients
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Shin Hwa-Kyung
Noh Dae-Yong
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Gait initiation, Motion analysis, Stroke, Symmetry
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