Strength deficits of the shoulder complex during isokinetic testing in people with chronic stroke

CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that people after stroke might benefit from strengthening exercises directed at the paretic scapulothoracic muscles in addition to exercises of arm elevation. Clinicians should also prescribe different exercises to improve the ability to generate force and the ability to sustain the torque during a specific range of motion.

Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - July 8, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research