Altered Achilles tendon morphology in individuals with chronic post-stroke hemiparesis: a case report

Abstract Background Individuals post-stroke walk slowly and with more effort, which puts them at higher risks for falls. The slow walking speed results from insufficient propulsive forces generated by the paretic leg. Current rehabilitative efforts to improve walking function target increasing propu...

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Main Authors: Jing Nong Liang, Kai-Yu Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Medical Imaging
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12880-020-00431-0