Ankle antagonist coactivation in the double-support phase of walking: stroke vs. healthy subjects

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2015

Authors

Augusta Silva (Author) Other; Andreia S. P. Sousa (Author) Other; Cláudia Silva (Author) Other; João Manuel R. S. Tavares (Author) FEUP; Rubim Santos (Author) Other; Filipa Sousa (Author) FADEUP

Journal

Title: Somatosensory & Motor Research

Vol. 32 No. 3

Pages: 153-157

ISSN: 0899-0220

Publisher: INFORMA HEALTHCARE

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Scientific classification

CORDIS: Health sciences

FOS: Medical and Health sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00G-NYN

DOI: 10.3109/08990220.2015.1012492

Abstract (EN): Lesions at ipsilateral systems related to postural control at ipsilesional side, may justify the lower performance of stroke subjects during walking. Purpose: To analyse bilateral ankle antagonist coactivation during double-support in stroke subjects. Methods: Sixteen (8 females; 8 males) subjects with a first isquemic stroke, and twenty two controls (12 females; 10 males) participated in this study. The double support phase was assessed through ground reaction forces and electromyography of ankle muscles was assessed in both limbs. Results: Ipsilesional limb presented statistical significant differences from control when assuming specific roles during double support, being the tibialis anterior and soleus pair the one in which this atypical behavior was more pronounced. Conclusion: The ipsilesional limb presents a dysfunctional behavior when a higher postural control activity was demanded.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5