Does electrical stimulation synchronized with ankle movements better improve ankle proprioception and gait kinematics in chronic stroke? A randomized controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with stroke have impaired sensorimotor function of ankle.

Objective

To investigate the effects of passive biaxial ankle movement training synchronized with electrical stimulation therapy (AMT-EST) on ankle proprioception, passive range of motion (pROM), and strength, balance, and gait of chronic stroke patients.

Methods

Thirty-five stroke patients were randomized. The experimental group received a total of 20 AMT-EST sessions. The control group received only EST. Primary outcome measures were ankle functions. Secondary outcome measures were clinical assessments of motor, balance, and gait-related functions. All assessments were compared before and after the intervention.

Results

The experimental group had significantly improved ankle dors

SUBMITTER: Cho JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9535592 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature