Trunk flexor and extensor muscle performance in chronic stroke patients: a case–control study

Highlights•Chronic stroke patients had decreased muscle trunk performance than matched-healthy subjects. •Trunk muscle work was impaired in chronic stroke patients. •Trunk muscle assessment and training should be considered in chronic stroke patients.

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Published in:Revista brasileira de fisioterapia (São Carlos (São Paulo, Brazil)) Brazil)), 2018-05, Vol.22 (3), p.231-237
Main Authors: Quintino, Ludmylla Ferreira, Franco, Juliane, Gusmão, Amanda Ferreira Machado, Silva, Paula Fernanda De Sousa, Faria, Christina Danielli Coelho De Morais
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case-Control Studies
Humans
Muscle strength
Muscle Strength - physiology
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Original Research
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation
Stroke
Stroke - physiopathology
Torque
Trunk
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Summary:Highlights•Chronic stroke patients had decreased muscle trunk performance than matched-healthy subjects. •Trunk muscle work was impaired in chronic stroke patients. •Trunk muscle assessment and training should be considered in chronic stroke patients.
ISSN:1413-3555
1809-9246
DOI:10.1016/j.bjpt.2017.12.002