BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Paresis of the upper extremity after stroke is not effectively solved by existing therapies. We investigated whether mental imagery training combined with electromyogram-triggered electric stimulation improved motor function of the paretic upper extremity in patients with chronic stroke and induced cortical changes. METHODS Fourteen subjects with chronic stroke (≥12 mon...

Isometric bodyweight squats are fundamental exercises in athletic training and rehabilitation. Previously, we measured muscle activity a normal squat posture (NSP) with the center of foot pressure (COP) intentionally shifted forward as far possible (forward-shifted posture: FSP), patterns varied significantly according to COP location. This study focused on stepwise loading strategy. Ten health...