The effect of a knee brace on gait parameters of hypertonic hemiplegic patients
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the useof a knee brace on 15 subjects with hypertonic hemiparesis. The middlecerebral artery was involved in all subjects. The Ashworth scale was usedto screen for the presence of spasticity in the quadriceps muscles.Measurements of gait speed,...
Main Authors: | M.R. Modisane, A. Stewart, M. Riley |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2008-02-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Physiotherapy |
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Online Access: | https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/106 |
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