February 2015 PMID 25889030

Revisiting the mechanics and energetics of walking in individuals with chronic hemiparesis following stroke: from individual limbs to lower limb joints.

Dominic James Farris, Austin Hampton, Michael D Lewek, Gregory S Sawicki

Mentions

17
Peak: 7 in Jul 2020
across 2 sources since Jul 2019

Extended reach

33,641
potential audience

Total likes

70

Video views

3,018

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Jul 2019 – May 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter15 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective discussions reflect an interest in how gait mechanics and propulsion influence post-stroke rehabilitation, with examples such as mentions of robotics in mobility improvement and gait strategies, where words like 'fascinating' and 'significance' indicate value and engagement with the article's insights.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of understanding gait mechanics and energy expenditure in stroke recovery, showing general agreement with the article's focus.

InterestModerate interest

Participants demonstrate moderate curiosity, engaging with topics like robotics, propulsion asymmetry, and neuromuscular rehabilitation, indicating ongoing interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts dive into specific strategies, such as prosthetic design and gait analysis, reflecting thoughtful engagement beyond surface-level reactions.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight potential applications in clinical settings and robotics that could influence treatment approaches, suggesting a notable but not revolutionary impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compares the mechanics and energy use in walking between people with stroke-induced hemiparesis and unimpaired individuals walking at the same speed, focusing on limb and joint movements.
  • Hemiparetic walkers perform more total mechanical work than healthy controls, mainly because their paretic limb doesn't generate enough push-off during walking, leading to compensations in the non-paretic limb.
  • The increased work in hemiparetic walking is due to higher mechanical effort, not improved efficiency, suggesting that therapies targeting ankle push-off could help reduce their energy expenditure.]

Top posts

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Derrick Onate PT, DPT
@DerrickRewalk · X

Privileged to speak with @gregory_sawicki on robotics for post stroke mobility his current research at @GT_PoWeR_Lab and where future robotics research is going.@ReWalk_Robotics Topics in NeuroRehab Ep 31: Exoskeletons For Improving Mobility Post-Stroke https://t.co/Yz0Tyc5nkC

Nov 22, 2022 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 43 followers View post →
Lifeward
@golifeward · X

Michel Lewek, PT, PhD discusses the significance of #propulsion asymmetry after #stroke, and the impact this has on walking speed and metabolic efficiency. Watch it here- https://t.co/HteWyPsJGR @UNC_AHS #neurorehab #neuroPT #Strokerecovery #gaittraining #rehab #choosePT #PT https://t.co/C7qwVJkQsy

Jul 1, 2020 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 6,950 followers View post →
Lampe Joint Biomedical Engineering
@jointbme · X

Watch on youtube: Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, BME Adjunct faculty @Leweklab_UNC talks about the importance of #propulsion in walking speed during #strokerecovery @CLEAR_NCSU_UNC @UNC_AHS @ReWalk_Robotics RT @helenhehuang8 https://t.co/16hbbxTlhU https://t.co/xBG6aTNGT0

Jul 1, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,403 followers View post →
Lifeward
@golifeward · X

you can find the full talk on our YouTube channel - https://t.co/47pfgxQiug

Sep 9, 2020 · 1 like · 6,950 followers View post →
Yusuke Sekiguchi 関口 雄介
@SekiguchiYusuke · X

Gait Posture. 2019;73:8-13. 但し、n数が少なく、考察では効果量と合わせて議論。下肢全体のパワーとは,歩行中の各関節パワーの各phaseにおける平均値の総和。その他,重心速度と床反力から算出する方法もあり。片麻痺患者の下肢パワーの論文と合わせて読むと興味深い。:https://t.co/9gmSGTv5OU

Jul 13, 2019 · 1 like · 882 followers View post →
山中 英士(Eiji YAMANAKA)
@EYAM5555 · X

面白いし分かりやすかった気がする!スライドが見やすいってだけで、英語が理解できてるかは怪しいけど笑 Topics in NeuroRehab Ep 31: Exoskeletons For Improving Mobility Post-Stroke https://t.co/vrFZfpYUTZ @YouTubeより

May 24, 2024 · 1 like · 219 followers View post →

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山中 英士(Eiji YAMANAKA)
@EYAM5555 · X

面白いし分かりやすかった気がする!スライドが見やすいってだけで、英語が理解できてるかは怪しいけど笑 Topics in NeuroRehab Ep 31: Exoskeletons For Improving Mobility Post-Stroke https://t.co/vrFZfpYUTZ @YouTubeより

May 24, 2024 · 1 like · 219 followers View post →
Lifeward
@golifeward · X

RT @DerrickRewalk: Privileged to speak with @gregory_sawicki on robotics for post stroke mobility his current research at @GT_PoWeR_Lab and…

Nov 28, 2022 · 4 shares · 6,950 followers View post →
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@jf86phythe · X

RT @DerrickRewalk: Privileged to speak with @gregory_sawicki on robotics for post stroke mobility his current research at @GT_PoWeR_Lab and…

Nov 23, 2022 · 4 shares · 831 followers View post →
Gregory S. Sawicki
@gregory_sawicki · X

RT @DerrickRewalk: Privileged to speak with @gregory_sawicki on robotics for post stroke mobility his current research at @GT_PoWeR_Lab and…

Nov 23, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,376 followers View post →
GaTech PoWeR Lab
@GT_PoWeR_Lab · X

RT @DerrickRewalk: Privileged to speak with @gregory_sawicki on robotics for post stroke mobility his current research at @GT_PoWeR_Lab and…

Nov 22, 2022 · 4 shares · 856 followers View post →
Derrick Onate PT, DPT
@DerrickRewalk · X

Privileged to speak with @gregory_sawicki on robotics for post stroke mobility his current research at @GT_PoWeR_Lab and where future robotics research is going.@ReWalk_Robotics Topics in NeuroRehab Ep 31: Exoskeletons For Improving Mobility Post-Stroke https://t.co/Yz0Tyc5nkC

Nov 22, 2022 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 43 followers View post →
David Hollinger
@Dholling123 · X

Fascinating talk by Dr. Mike Lewek on gait strategies that can facilitate neuromuscular rehabilitation. Topics in Neuro Rehab Ep 08: Propulsion Asymmetry Post-Stroke https://t.co/kwaltxxCyt via @YouTube

Dec 18, 2020 · 116 followers View post →
Lifeward
@golifeward · X

you can find the full talk on our YouTube channel - https://t.co/47pfgxQiug

Sep 9, 2020 · 1 like · 6,950 followers View post →
水田 直道(Naomichi Mizuta)
@Naomichi_Mizuta · X

RT @ReWalk_Robotics: Michel Lewek, PT, PhD discusses the significance of #propulsion asymmetry after #stroke, and the impact this has on wa…

Jul 25, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,103 followers View post →
Stephen Ruffle
@StephenRuffle1 · X

RT @ReWalk_Robotics: Michel Lewek, PT, PhD discusses the significance of #propulsion asymmetry after #stroke, and the impact this has on wa…

Jul 3, 2020 · 3 shares · 442 followers View post →
Gene Hobbs
@gene_hobbs · X

RT @UNCNCSUBME: Watch on youtube: Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, BME Adjunct faculty @Leweklab_UNC talks about the importance of…

Jul 1, 2020 · 1 share · 2,026 followers View post →
Lampe Joint Biomedical Engineering
@jointbme · X

Watch on youtube: Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, BME Adjunct faculty @Leweklab_UNC talks about the importance of #propulsion in walking speed during #strokerecovery @CLEAR_NCSU_UNC @UNC_AHS @ReWalk_Robotics RT @helenhehuang8 https://t.co/16hbbxTlhU https://t.co/xBG6aTNGT0

Jul 1, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,403 followers View post →
Neuromotor Recovery Lab at Boston University
@BUGaitLab · X

RT @ReWalk_Robotics: Michel Lewek, PT, PhD discusses the significance of #propulsion asymmetry after #stroke, and the impact this has on wa…

Jul 1, 2020 · 3 shares · 408 followers View post →
Lifeward
@golifeward · X

Michel Lewek, PT, PhD discusses the significance of #propulsion asymmetry after #stroke, and the impact this has on walking speed and metabolic efficiency. Watch it here- https://t.co/HteWyPsJGR @UNC_AHS #neurorehab #neuroPT #Strokerecovery #gaittraining #rehab #choosePT #PT https://t.co/C7qwVJkQsy

Jul 1, 2020 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 6,950 followers View post →
Yusuke Sekiguchi 関口 雄介
@SekiguchiYusuke · X

Gait Posture. 2019;73:8-13. 但し、n数が少なく、考察では効果量と合わせて議論。下肢全体のパワーとは,歩行中の各関節パワーの各phaseにおける平均値の総和。その他,重心速度と床反力から算出する方法もあり。片麻痺患者の下肢パワーの論文と合わせて読むと興味深い。:https://t.co/9gmSGTv5OU

Jul 13, 2019 · 1 like · 882 followers View post →