August 22, 2012 — Researchers have described patterns of muscle synergies — groups of muscles that act as single units — in stroke patients that could become physiologic markers of impaired status.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Physical activity patterns that included vigorous exercise, housework or walking were associated with lower ...

After a stroke, muscle synergies are activated in altered ways. The simple act of picking up a pencil requires the coordination of dozens of muscles: The eyes and head must turn toward the object as ...

Stroke – a life-threatening condition in which a blockage or bleed cuts off the brain’s blood supply – can cause serious long-term disabilities. Survivors often suffer from neurological impairments ...

Long-term recovery patterns after a stroke differ in different functional domains and vary by patient age, stroke severity, and stroke type, a new study shows. The results also suggest that ...