To analyze the mechanical energy recovery and pendulum-like mechanics of gait in post-stroke individuals compared to healthy controls.
Key Findings:
Post-stroke participants had significantly reduced walking speed, shorter step and stride lengths, and prolonged double support time compared to healthy controls (p < 0.05).
Mechanical energy recovery was significantly lower in the stroke group (ERI: 54.4 ± 12.7%) than in healthy participants (68.1 ± 4.6%).
Congruity was significantly higher in the stroke group (p < 0.05), indicating altered pendulum-like mechanics.
Differences in ERI and congruity were not solely explained by walking speed.
Within the stroke group, ERI positively correlated with step length and LRI, and negatively correlated with double support time and non-plegic limb foot-off timing (p < 0.01).
Interpretation:
Remove or revise to eliminate unsupported conclusions.
Limitations:
The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.
The analysis focused on specific biomechanical indices, which may not capture all aspects of gait efficiency.
Conclusion:
Revise to reflect only findings without recommendations.
