Biomechanical and neural correlates of FastFES versus Fast gait training in individuals post stroke: a randomized control trial study protocol - Takeaways - MDSpire

Biomechanical and neural correlates of FastFES versus Fast gait training in individuals post stroke: a randomized control trial study protocol

  • By

  • Vyoma Parikh

  • Alexandra Slusarenko

  • Jacob Spencer

  • Jasmine M. Hope

  • Fisayo K. Aloba

  • Amit S. Grewal

  • Bennett L. Alterman

  • Keenan Batts

  • Catherine F. Mason

  • Laura Zajac-Cox

  • Sarah Caston

  • Michael R. Borich

  • Joe Nocera

  • Trisha M. Kesar

  • July 2, 2026

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    The study evaluates the effects of Fast and FastFES gait training on neurophysiology, biomechanics, energy cost, and walking function in post-stroke patients.

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    Participants will receive 12 sessions of either FastFES or Fast gait training, with evaluations conducted at multiple time points to assess training effects.

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    FastFES combines functional electrical stimulation with treadmill training to target specific impairments in the paretic leg during gait.

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    The study aims to clarify the neural mechanisms of gait training interventions and their impact on gait speed, quality, and energy expenditure.

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    Improving stroke rehabilitation efficacy is a key goal, as many stroke survivors experience persistent gait deficits affecting their quality of life.

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Biomechanical and neural correlates of FastFES versus Fast gait training in individuals post stroke: a randomized control trial study protocol

  • by Vyoma Parikh, Alexandra Slusarenko, Jacob Spencer, Jasmine M. Hope, Fisayo K. Aloba, Amit S. Grewal, Bennett L. Alterman, Keenan Batts, Catherine F. Mason, Laura Zajac-Cox, Sarah Caston, Michael R. Borich, Joe Nocera, Trisha M. Kesar

  • July 2, 2026

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