Does stroke location predict walk speed response to gait rehabilitation?

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Recovery of independent ambulation after stroke is a major goal. However, which rehabilitation regimen best benefits each individual is unknown and decisions are currently made on a subjective basis. Predictors of response to specific therapies would guide the type of therapy most appropriate for each patient. Although lesion topography is a strong predictor of upper limb response, walking involves more distributed functions. Earlier studies that assessed the cortico-spinal tract (CST) were negative, suggesting other structures may be important.

Experimental design

The relationship between lesion topography and response of walking speed to standard rehabilitation was assessed in 50 adult-onset patients using both volumetric measurement of CST lesion load and voxel

SUBMITTER: Jones PS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4738376 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature