International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Masoud Salehi

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• Research Article
  The Relationship between Spasticity and Lower Extremity Strength with Functional Mobility Following Chronic Stroke
  Author(s): Maryam Fayazi, Shohreh Noorizadeh Dehkordi, Mehdi Dadgoo and Masoud Salehi Maryam Fayazi, Shohreh Noorizadeh Dehkordi, Mehdi Dadgoo and Masoud Salehi
  
  Background: Spasticity and muscle weakness are the primary impairments that result in activity limitation after stroke. Functional mobility is the ability to transfer independently from one place to another that depends on the extent of impairments affecting body function. The knowledge of relationship between the physical consequences of stroke and functional limitation helps therapist to implement the most effective rehabilitation approach to improve mobility. Objective: The purpose of this study was to clinically assess the relationship between spasticity and lower extremity strength with functional mobility in hemi paretic stroke subjects. Methods: In this cross sectional analytical study using a convenience sampling, 30 (18 men, 12 women) participants with post stroke duration of 3-24 months participated. Spasticity of knee extensor and ankle plantar flexors was .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9096.1000218

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