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Effects Of Quadruped Movement In An Individual With Chronic Stroke: A Case Study, Maureen Romanow Pascal, Emily Connell, Alyssa Pratti, Kristina Russell
Effects Of Quadruped Movement In An Individual With Chronic Stroke: A Case Study, Maureen Romanow Pascal, Emily Connell, Alyssa Pratti, Kristina Russell
Student Research Poster Presentations 2022
Background/Purpose: Neuromuscular dysfunction encompasses a wide variety of conditions that impact proper muscle functioning. One common condition resulting in neuromuscular dysfunction is a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) which can disrupt sensory, motor, visual and language systems. The resulting combination of impairments can cause limitations in activity performance and restrict participation across domains. In addition, muscle weakness is widely recognized as a major contributing factor to decline in function. Literature is showing that rehabilitation programs focusing on development of core strength with emphasis on repetition, intensity and novelty are critical for recovery of motor function. The purpose of this research was to …