The effect of spasticity, sense and walking aids in falls of people after chronic stroke

Soyuer F., Oeztuerk A.

DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION, vol.29, no.9, pp.679-687, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/09638280600925860
  • Journal Name: DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.679-687
  • Keywords: stroke, fall, spasticity, sense, walking aid, walking aid type, HEMIPLEGIC GAIT, RISK-FACTORS, ATTENTION DEFICITS, ASSISTIVE DEVICES, REHABILITATION, BALANCE, CONSEQUENCES, PERFORMANCE, MOBILITY, PREVALENCE
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective. To study the effects of spasticity, sensory impairment, and type of walking aid on falls in community dwellers with chronic stroke.