Effects of Isokinetic Strength Exercise of the Hemiparetic Knee Joint on Lower Extremity Sensorimotor and Gait Functions in Patients With Chronic Stroke: Open Kinetic Chain Versus Closed Kinetic Chain

• Published in: Han'guk Chŏnmun Mulli Ch'iryo Hakhoe chi = Journal of the Korean Academy of University Trained Physical Therapists Vol. 26; no. 2; pp. 49 - 60
• Main Authors: An, Chang-man, Roh, Jung-suk
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 한국전문물리치료학회 31.05.2019
• Subjects: 물리치료학
• ISSN: 1225-8962; 2287-982X
• DOI: 10.12674/ptk.2019.26.2.049

Background: After stroke, in order to improve gait function, it is necessary to increase the muscle strength and to enhance the propriocetive function of the lower extremity. Objects: This study aimed to compare the effects of open kinetic chain (OKC) versus closed kinetic chain (CKC) isokinetic exe...