The Relationship of Gastrocnemius-Soleus Muscle Architecture with Balance and Functional Strength in Acute Stroke Patients

Balance and functional impairment could occur due to the weakness of the gastrocsoleus muscles in acute stroke patients. This study was planned to determine the muscle architecture and its relationship to balance and functional strength functional ability in patients with acute stroke. A cross-secti...

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Published in:Journal of motor behavior 2024-07, Vol.56 (4), p.486-495
Main Authors: Yakut, Hatice, Ayyıldız, Veysel Atilla, Bekar, Zülal, Kayan, Mustafa, Kutluhan, Süleyman
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
brain injury
Correlation
lower extremity
muscles
Patients
skeletal muscle
Stroke
Test Results
ultrasound imaging
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Summary:Balance and functional impairment could occur due to the weakness of the gastrocsoleus muscles in acute stroke patients. This study was planned to determine the muscle architecture and its relationship to balance and functional strength functional ability in patients with acute stroke. A cross-sectional analysis of 22 stroke patients (68.59 ± 8.16) was performed in this study. Gastrocnemius muscle thickness and cross-sectional area were significantly greater on the non-paretic than on the paretic sides (p = 0.004, p = 0.005, respectively). Partial correlation analysis showed that soleus muscle thickness and cross-sectional area was significantly correlated with Berg Balance Scale, Single Leg Stance Test, Five Times Sit to Stand Test and Tandem test results in the paretic side (r = 0.49-0.77, p 
ISSN:0022-2895
1940-1027
DOI:10.1080/00222895.2024.2329697