Trekking poles’ impact on muscle activation in post-stroke gait dynamics

Key Points

• Trekking poles significantly enhance muscle activation during the preparation phase of gait dynamics, improving balance and stability.
• The analysis showed a noteworthy increase in muscle activation during walking, particularly affecting limb coordination after stroke rehabilitation.
• Assessment of participant gait with trekking poles involved moment calculations that highlighted the benefits of added support for mobility.
• These findings suggest that incorporating trekking poles may improve gait dynamics in post-stroke individuals, supporting further clinical use.