International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Rachid Aissaoui
Canada
Review Article
Understanding Spatial and Temporal Gait Asymmetries in Individuals Post Stroke
Author(s): Séléna Lauzière, Martina Betschart, Rachid Aissaoui and Sylvie NadeauSéléna Lauzière, Martina Betschart, Rachid Aissaoui and Sylvie Nadeau
Gait asymmetry in spatial and temporal parameters and its impacts on functional activities have always raised many interesting questions in research and rehabilitation. The aim of this topical review is threefold: 1) to examine different equations of asymmetry of gait parameters and make recommendations for standardization, 2) to deepen the understanding of the relationships between sensorimotor deficits, spatiotemporal (step length, swing time and double support time) and biomechanical (kinematic, kinetic, muscular activity) parameter asymmetries during gait and, 3) to summarize the impacts of gait asymmetry on walking speed, falls, and energy cost in individuals post stroke. In light of current literature, we recommend quantifying spatiotemporal asymmetries by calculating symmetry ratios. However, for other gait parameters (such as kinetic or kinematic data), the ch.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000201