PNF and Movement

Korea Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association (대한고유수용성신경근촉진법학회)
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Gait analysis methods and walking pattern of hemiplegic patients after stroke

뇌졸중환자의 보행분석방법과 보행특성

  • Han, Jin-Tae (Department of Physical Therapy, Sunlin College) ;
  • Bae, Sung-Soo (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu Uninversity)
  • 한진태 (선린대학 물리치료과) ;
  • 배성수 (대구대학교 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2006.12.06
  • Accepted : 2007.01.20
  • Published : 2007.02.01
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Abstract

Objective : A large proportion of stroke survivors have to deal with problems in gait. Proper evaluation of gait must be undertaken to understand the sensorimotor impairment underlying locomotor disorders post stroke. Methods : The characteristics of gait pattern with post stroke are reviewed in this paper. In particular, temporal distance parameters, kimematics, kinetics, as well as energy cost, EMG are focused. Results : The technology for gait analysis is moving rapidly. The techniques of 3D kinematic and kinetic analysis can provide a detailed biomechanical description of normal and pathological gait. This article reviews gait analysis method and characteristics of post stroke. Finally current method of gait analysis can provide further insight to understand paretic gait and therapeutic direction.

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