Gait Kinematics and Asymmetries Affecting Fall Risk in People with Chronic Stroke: A Retrospective Study

Stroke survivors are at a relatively higher risk of falling than their healthy counterparts. To identify the key gait characteristics affecting fall in this population, study analyzed kinematics and asymmetries for 36 community-dwelling people with chronic stroke (PwCS). According to history last 12 months, they were divided into group (n = 21) non-fall 15), then (step length, stride stance time, swing trunk angle, segment angles lower limbs) (symmetry ratio symmetry index) compared between these two groups. investigate relationship types characteristics, variables also 11 slip-fallers non-fallers, as well 7 trip-fallers non-fallers. Our results indicated that fallers showed smaller thigh larger shank (trunk foot). Such changes pattern could be found trip-fallers, except angle. Additionally, shorter step foot angle on paretic side, while only length group. improper or pathological patterns (i.e., asymmetry) increases PwCS, different associated characteristics. findings would helpful development assessment methods based kinematic measurements. Implementation objective assessments PwCS has potential reduce fall-related injuries, leading reduction hospital costs.