The Relation Between Hemiparetic Gait Patterns and Walking Function After Stroke, as Measured with Wearable Sensors

We found consistent evidence that greater toe-off angle (may reflect greater push-off) and lesser foot strike angle (may reflect lesser foot drop) were important predictors of greater walking speed and endurance. Our results suggest that wearable sensors can provide important information about joint-level kinematic patterns that are important for walking function. This information could help therapists target interventions toward specific deficits or compensatory patterns to improve walking.