P 159 - Gait in stroke patients is influenced by upper limb functioning: a quantitative analysis correlating QuickDASH with Instrumented TUG and 10MWT

Loss of mobility after stroke is one of the main target of intervention in PRM and physiotherapy as motor impairment affects gait efficacy and upper limb function [1,2]: it is possible to observe a consensual improvement of these latter aspect throughout rehabilitation. Neural connections between upper and lower limb in gait are known [3,4] as well as the fact that modifications of upper limb movement during gait can affect gait parameters [5]. A recent review supports the inclusion of arm activity in addition to leg activity as a component of gait retraining after neurotrauma [6].

Source: Gait and Posture - July 24, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: R. Buraschi, J. Pollet, B. Alghisi, S. Beltrami, P. Pedersini, B. Piovanelli, S. Negrini Tags: Short communication Source Type: research