Late physiotherapy rehabilitation changes gait patterns in post-stroke patients

Abstract

SummaryStudy aim: To determine whether a physiotherapy protocol improves the electromyographic activation (EA) during the hemiparetic gait in patients with delayed access to rehabilitation. Material and methods: 40 post-stroke patients underwent clinical evaluation and gait assessment at the time of admission and at the end of treatment. Results: The anterior leg muscles tibialis anterior and rectus femoris had earlier onset (p = 0.0001). Conclusion: Electromyographic findings showed altered patterns during the hemiparetic gait cycle, even in patients with delayed access to treatment.