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Project Number: | I01RX002256-01A1 |
| Title: | A novel mechanics-based intervention to improve post-stroke gait stability |
| Principal Investigator: | Jesse C Dean |
| Location: | Charleston, SC |
| Congressional District Code: | 6 |
| Research Service: | Rehabilitation R&D |
| Project Period: | January 2017 - December 2021 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $64,450 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,028,100 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Independent mobility, the ability of an individual to successfully and safely navigate through their environment, is a primary contributor to quality of life. Unfortunately, mobility often decreases following a stroke, preventing many stroke survivors from returning to typical levels of activity participation. A major contributor to reduced mobility is gait instability, which can limit function either by increasing the risk of falls or by increasing the fear of falling. Several existing rehabili... |