Persons post-stroke improve step length symmetry by walking asymmetrically.
Purnima PadmanabhanKeerthana Sreekanth RaoShivam GulharKendra M Cherry-AllenKristan A LeechRyan T RoemmichPublished in: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation (2020)
It is critical to consider the mechanics used to restore symmetric steps when designing interventions to improve walking after stroke. Future research should consider the many dimensions of asymmetry in post-stroke gait, and additional within-participant manipulations of gait parameters are needed to improve our understanding of the elevated metabolic cost of walking after stroke.