BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess the role of knee and ankle extensor overactivity in the hemiplegic gait observed in stroke victims and to propose a clinical guide for selecting patients before treatment of a supposed disabling spasticity. METHODS A standardized physical examination procedure was performed in 135 consecutive stroke patients. All patients were able to...

1A comment to Crozara et al. Isokinetics and Exercise Science 24(1): 67–77, 2016. (2016). ∗Corresponding author: Thomas Cattagni, University of Nantes, Laboratory “Movement, Interactions, Performance” (EA 4334), 25 bis boulevard Guy Mollet, BP 72206, 44322 Nantes Cedex 3, France. E-mail: [email protected]. Second, the authors observed no difference in plan26 tarflexors (PF) co-cont...

The acute rupture of the Achilles tendon is an increasingly common injury due to active lifestyle and participation in sports, especially middle-aged group. We conducted a focused review literature found that leaves long-term changes structure triceps surae muscle, regardless whether it was treated surgically or conservatively. Significant elongation atrophy can be observed on injured leg, even...